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Give Thanks for Books
2025-11-01 10:00:00 2025-11-01 17:00:00 America/Chicago Give Thanks for Books A reading challenge for kids 0-12 Hiawatha Public Library -

Saturday, November 01
10:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-01 10:00:00 2025-11-01 17:00:00 America/Chicago Give Thanks for Books A reading challenge for kids 0-12 Hiawatha Public Library -

A reading challenge for kids 0-12

This month, kids 0-12 are encouraged to show their gratitude for stories, imagination, and learning. Read for just 120 minutes and you’ll earn a reward!

 No registration required
 No paperwork to fill out
Just time to read and be thankful

AGE GROUP: | Tweens (9-12 Years) | Toddlers (1-3 Years) | Preschoolers (3-5 Years) | Infants (0-1 Year) | Children (6-8 Years) |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature |

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Hiawatha Public Library
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Phone: (319) 393-1414
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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Pied Piper Concert for Young Children
Sat, Oct 18, 9:15am - 9:45am
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Meet the Strings!
Donation Day
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Help us support your library!
The Great Green Halloween Costume Swap - at the Library!
Mon, Oct 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hiawatha Public Library
Have a gently used costume you don’t need anymore?
Monday Morning Story Time
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!
Murder Mystery Club- Evening Edition - Work Together to Solve a Crime
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Attention true crime and mystery fans! Dive into a self-guided case at the library—follow the clues, examine the evidence, and see if you can crack the mystery!
Story Time @ Stillwater
Tue, Oct 21, 9:15am - 9:45am
Stillwater Coffee
A story time with coffee! Ahhhhh!
Cancelled
Movie Night at the Library - Neighborhood Watch
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Lights, camera… library! Join us for an awesome night of big-screen fun, free popcorn, and good vibes—all for FREE!
Cancelled
The Crafty Bunch
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.
Mahjong
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong
Expressive Arts
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Feelings come alive through stories, art, and play!
Scrabble Club - Thursdays from 1-4 
Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Expressive Arts for Teens
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Emotions, arts, and you!
Join us for a Spooky Movie Night! - Hocus Pocus
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Grab your broomsticks, bring your friends, and get ready to cackle with the Sanderson Sisters as we screen the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus!
Happy Halloween with Orchestra Iowa Music School
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Mis Carly returns!
The Great Green Halloween Costume Swap - at the Library!
Mon, Oct 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Hiawatha Public Library
Have a gently used costume you don’t need anymore?
Monday Morning Story Time
Mon, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Fun for kids and caregivers!
Monday Matinee Movie: Lilo & Stitch
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Alien or dog?
Fresh Conversations - A Nutrition Education Program to Support Healthy Aging
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for conversations about food and nutrition, physical movement, community building, and researched, relevant information for older adults!
Paranormal Presentation - by Spectre Group
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Are you Interested in the Paranormal?
Coding with Kids: Tween & Teen Edition - Coding for a Cause
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Learn to code in the Python language!
Cancelled
Young at Art - Adult Coloring Club
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Looking for a relaxing and creative way to connect with others? Come be part of our Adult Coloring Club!
Cancelled
The Crafty Bunch
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
Bring your current craft project to the Hiawatha Public Library every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm for a fun, social time with others who share a love to craft.
Join Us for a Spooky Movie at the Library! - Wolf Man
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join us for a howling good time as we screen the chilling reimagining of the classic Universal monster, Wolf Man
Mahjong
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1
Join others at the library for open play of American mahjong
Halloween Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
A not-so-spooky story time for preschoolers!
Scrabble Club - Thursdays from 1-4 
Thu, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library - Glenn Schminke Room 103.2
Calling all word wizards and lovers of letters! Join the Scrabble Club at the library and challenge your vocabulary skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Doodlebugs: An Art-Based Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Glenn Community Room 103.1 &103.2
Miss Erin is getting artsy!
Spread the Warmth: A Winter Clothing Drive - Help us keep our community warm this season!
Sat, Nov 01, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
We're collecting new or gently used warm clothing to support local individuals and families in need. Donate today and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Fall Into the Stacks: An Adult Scavenger Hunt - During the month of November
Sat, Nov 01, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
*Available during library hours *Claim your prize after completing the Scavenger Hunt! *Available through November! No registration required, just bring your curiosity and a love for all things fall!
Give Thanks for Books
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Hiawatha Public Library
A reading challenge for kids 0-12
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