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!