Guitar Hero Tournament for Teens on Friday!

All Teens (grades 7-12) are invited to a Guitar Hero Tournament. The event will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 from 2:30-4:00 pm in the Shenandoah Public Library Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded, snacks served, and fun had by all! Call Joy Stortvedt at the library (712-246-2315) with any questions.

Closed for New Year's

The Shenandoah Public Library will be closed early (4 pm) on Wed., December 31, 2008 and closed all day on Thursday, January 1, 2009. We will reopen for our regular hours on Friday, January 2, 2009. Any books and magazines may be returned in our outside bookdrop during hours we are closed.

LIBRARY OPENS LATE - NOON

The Shenandoah Public Library will be opening late on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008. We will open at noon and close at regular time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

LIBRARY CLOSED EARLY FOR WEATHER

The library will close at 5 pm today (Dec. 18, 2008) due to inclement weather. Check KMA to see whether or not we will be open on Friday.

Holiday Inn - Dec. 18, 1pm

The classic holiday musical Holiday Inn makes its debut on our big screen. Come to the library auditorium on Thursday, December 18th at 1 pm to enjoy this film, free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided, but filmgoers may want to bring their own cushions for our folding chairs. Visit our Upcoming Events calendar or talk to Carrie Falk at the library for more information.

Links to free stuff

Thanks to a Des Moines register article, we've added a section of websites to our "Helpful Links" page called "Freebies." You can find links to websites for free coupons, samples, and giveaways, as well as other discounts and budget-friendly ideas. You can click on "Helpful Links" at the left hand side of our home page and then scroll down to the bottom of that page, or click here to go there directly.

Library Closed Thanksgiving

The Shenandoah Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, November 28th.

Library Closed Veterans Day

In honor of the veterans who have served and protected this country through military service, the Shenandoah Public Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11. The library will reopen at regular time on Wednesday. Non-A/V items may be returned to the library through the drop-box in the alley while we are closed.

Ribbon Cutting Photos

Visit our Demolition/Construction Photo Gallery on our Building Projects page to see some photos of the ribbon cutting for the new library parking lot.

Photo gallery

Parking Lot to Open

The ribbon will be cut on the Shenandoah Public Library’s new parking lot on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at 4:30 p.m, and the lot will be open to the public on Thursday morning. The land was a generous donation from Dr. Eugene and Linda Lloyd and his son, Thomas, and his family. The development of the lot was from a special bond issued by the City. The landscaping plan is developed and will be implemented next spring.

Library Director, Jan Frank-de Ois, said, “I’m so eager about the availability of parking spaces for our members.” She continued, “Absolutely from the very first day I was on the job, the lack of parking spaces has been an issue. The three to four we have in front do not meet the state standards for accreditation.” There will be two handicapped parking slots nearest the Library and another thirty available. Finding a place to park for Books Sandwiched In and summer reading programs days should be a lot simpler!

Library Book Sale

The Shenandoah Public Library Annual Book Sale begins October 25th and will continue throughout the following week. Thousands of second-hand books will be available for purchase for $0.25 each, including many fiction, biography, and childrens titles. The library accepts donations to be sold on the book sale the week beforehand. Call the library at 712-246-2315 with questions.

Book Lover's Calendar

Now available at the Shenandoah Public Library: stop by the front desk to get a 2009 Book Lover's Calendar. It's a page-a-day of great authors, great boooks, and great reading. Each calendar is only $10 and proceeds will benefit the Library Foundation. Makes a great gift!

Silent Auction next week

Hear ye, hear ye!

On Wednesday, September 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Shenandoah Public Library will be accepting bids on as-is used furniture, computer parts, software, copy machine, microfilm reader/printer, dishware, author autographed books, and other interesting items in the library auditorium. All items must be picked up on Thursday, September 25th.

Great Computer Services @ Your Library!

The Shenandoah Public Library would like to remind everyone that we offer Wi-Fi Internet access and public Internet computers at no cost to you. Sign up for an hour on one of our 4 sit-down machines, hop on one of our 2 stand-up stations for 10-15 minutes, or bring your own laptop and browse from anywhere in the building for as long as you like.

Parking Lot Underway!

Ground is being broken in a big way in the lot east of the Sanctuary. Big rigs have been plowing up the grass as parking lot construction begins. Check out our Building Improvements page for updated progress and pictures throughout the construction process!

Closed Labor Day

In honor of workers everywhere, the Shenandoah Public Library will be taking off Monday, September 1, 2008 to observe Labor Day. We will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, September 2. No items are due on Sept. 1, nor will any fines be assessed for that day. Of course, our online catalog and accounts are always open - even on holidays!

Up and running again!

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the technical difficulties our website experienced over the last few weeks. Weather and other circumstances beyond our control caused this site to be inaccessible, but we are pleased that all of your favorite services are back together in one place. If you have any questions, you can contact the library at libraryq@heartland.net or call 712-246-2315.

Magic Show - Wed. 1 pm

Magician Rick Eugene is this week's featured performer for the Shenandoah Public Library Summer Reading Program. Kids of all ages are invited to come and be dazzled by his feats of mystery and sleight of hand! Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 1 pm.

Mr. Twister at the library!

Mr. Twister is coming to the Shenandoah Public Library! He'll be here at 1 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11. Come one, come all, but especially come kids to see his Buggy Balloon show for the summer reading program. Call the library Children's department at 246-2624 if you have questions.

New look to our website!

The Shenandoah Public Library keeps getting updated. Today, we proudly launch our new website. Click on the links on the left to get the same great information you've always found here. If you have questions or comments, please e-mail libraryq@heartland.net.

Library Closed for New Carpet, May 19 - 26, 2008

In the library's ongoing efforts to be up-to date and well maintained, we are installing new carpet throughout the main floor. The library will be closed May 19 through May 26, and tentatively reopen on May 27. All materials that are due during that week will be checked in fine-free during the week of May 27. The book drop in the alley will be available to return materials during the week the library is closed. Check the website and library sign for updates. For questions, please call the library at 712-246-2315 or e-mail libraryq@heartland.net.