November 29

A Visit from Santa
11:00 am – 2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Public Library
Dyersville
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the library today visiting with the area children.  While waiting for their time with Santa, children will be able to enjoy seasonal stories read in the children’s area or make Christmas crafts in the Hoffman Community Room. 

Holiday Movies @ Your Library
“Barbie in … A Christmas Carol”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Public Library
Dyersville
Barbie™ in A Christmas Carol is a heart-warming adaptation of the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fashions and lots of laughs! Not Rated. Popcorn and pop are provided. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

November 30

Holiday Movies @ Your Library
“Dutch”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Public Library
Dyersville
Rated PG-13. Popcorn and pop are provided. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
December 1

Books for Lunch Book Discussion
12 noon
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This month the group will discuss Loving Frank by Nancy Horan.  All are welcome to come, listen and share.  Bring your lunch, if you wish.  Dessert and beverages are provided by the participants or the Friends of the Library. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

Book Flicks @ Your Library
“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Based on Ann Brashares’ best selling novel. Rated PG.  Popcorn and pop provided by the Friends of the Library.

December 2

Looking Back…“The Christmas Truce”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This stirring account from The History Channel tells the story of a truce between German and British soldiers on Dec. 24, 1914 in the midst of some of the deadliest fighting of World War I.  Senior Services Librarian Lisa Gaylor will show this documentary  film and lead the discussion about "The Christmas Truce." Everyone welcome. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Tuesday Nite at the Movies
“Journey to the Center of the Earth”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Brendan Fraser stars as a scientist whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation. Rated PG.     Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 3

Sit and Stitch
1:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Join other crafters at this bimonthly gathering to share crafting and conversation. Gatherings are the first and third Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.

December 4

Cold War American: Memories of a Long Crisis
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Public Library
Dyersville
From the mid-1940s to the early 1990s, the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies experienced a state of conflict.  In the absence of a declared war between the two, the rivals were involved in military buildup and     political battles around the world.  How did the stress of the “Cold War” affect the Americans who lived through it? Join us for this book – film discussion series to find out.   Come and share your personal experiences of this era, or learn by hearing what others have to share.  Participants will read four books and view four films / documentaries that focus on “Cold War America” including tonight's book (Dec. 4) The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon. This series is funded in part by a grant from Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

December 5

Annual Fish Fry
Worthington Memorial Hall
Worthington
For more information, call 563-875-7485.

Movies by Request @ Your Library
“Hellboy”
4:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Based on the popular Dark Horse Comics series of the same name comes this supernatural action adventure.  Rated PG-13.  Pop and popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library.

December 6

Family Movies @ Your Library
“Wall-E”
 2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
A great family film. Rated G.  Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 7

Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
1 to 4 p.m.
Heritage House Museum
New Vienna
Butter churning, making homemade sausage, old crafts, music and Santa. For more information, call 563-921-3315.
 
Holiday Tour of Homes
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Dyersville
Tour five homes decorated for the Holidays in Dyersville and the surrounding area. For more information, call 563-543-8035.

Sunday Movies @ Your Library
“The Chronicles of Narnia:  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Based on the timeless novel by C.S. Lewis. Rated PG.  Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 8

Book Flicks @ Your Library
“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants II”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
The four young women of the original sisterhood continue their journey toward adulthood. Rated PG-13.

December 9

Classic Movies @ Your Library
“Holiday”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant team up in this classic comedy about a charming nonconformist who falls in love with his socialite fiancée's free-spirited sister.  Not rated.  Popcorn and pop is provided by the Friends of the Library. 

Books Build Bridges
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This monthly book club for girls (ages 9-13) and their moms will be discussing Poison Ivy by Amy Goldman Koss.  Please call the library for more details on this monthly gathering.

December 10

Live Nativity Scene
Beckman High School
Dyersville
Come get in the spirit of the season!  Sponsored by American Trust & Savings Bank. For more information, call American Trust at 563-875-2491.

Family Movies @ Your Library
“Family Holiday”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This family film is not rated. Popcorn and pop are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Sit and Stitch
6:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
If daytime doesn’t work for you, but you would like to join the fun of crafting and sharing and talking and laughing, maybe these evening sessions will fit your schedule.  Gatherings are the second and fourth Wednesdays from 6 – 8 p.m.

December 11

Cold War American: Memories of a Long Crisis
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Public Library
Dyersville
From the mid-1940s to the early 1990s, the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies experienced a state of conflict.  In the absence of a declared war between the two, the rivals were involved in military buildup and     political battles around the world.  How did the stress of the “Cold War” affect the Americans who lived through it? Join us for this book – film discussion series to find out.   Come and share your personal experiences of this era, or learn by hearing what others have to share.  Participants will read four books and view four films / documentaries that focus on “Cold War America” including tonight's movie (Dec. 11) “The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming!”  This series is funded in part by a grant from
Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

December 12

Movies by Request @ Your Library
“Hellboy II: The Golden Army”
4:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Hellboy, the world’s toughest, kitten-loving hero, is back with bigger muscle, badder weapons and more ungodly villains. Rated PG-13. Pop and popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library.

December 13

Take a Christmas  Break @ Your Library
1 – 5 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Take a break from your holiday shopping by stopping in the library to relax and enjoy some Christmas cheer.   The library will have cookies, apple cider and punch available for you to enjoy.

December 14

Sunday Movies @ Your Library
“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
The four Pevensie children return to Narnia and discover that even though it has been only a short time in their world, hundreds of years have passed since they ruled there. The second installment of the epic Chronicles series. Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 15

Movies by Request @ Your Library
“Batman Begins”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Rated PG-13.

December 16

Tuesday Nite @ the Movies
“The Dark Knight”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Batman continues his seemingly endless effort to bring justice to Gotham's crime syndicate.  Rated PG-13.

December 17

Sit and Stitch
1:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Join other crafters at this bimonthly gathering to share crafting and conversation. Gatherings are the first and third Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.

Teen Book Club
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This monthly book discussion group is open to all high school students.  The participants select the books to be discussed.  This month's title to be announced.  Please contact the library for more details.  Refreshments are provided by the Friends or the participants.

Live Music
Melanie Mausser
Groovy Grounds
Dyersville
Call for reservation at 563.875.6251 and reserve your favorite wine from Blue Wing.

December 18

Live Music
Strings Attached
Groovy Grounds
Dyersville
Call for reservation at 563.875.6251 and reserve your favorite wine from Blue Wing.

December 19

Movies by Request @ Your Library
“Hancock”
4:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
There are heroes… there are superheroes… and then there's Hancock. Rated PG-13.  Pop and popcorn provided by the Friends of the Library.

December 20

Family Movies @ Your Library
“Horton Hears a Who”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This 2008, full-length animated movie is fun for the whole family.  Horton Hears a Who is a fun rendering of a classic Dr. Seuss story that's sure to entertain viewers of all ages.  Rated G.

December 22

Monday Movies
“The Family Stone”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Join the eccentric Stone family for a holiday gathering filled with unexpected surprises. Rated PG-13.

December 24-25

James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
The Library will be CLOSED Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas Holiday.

December 26

Holiday Movies @ Your Library
“Blizzard”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
A young girl learns the true meaning of friendship from one of Santa's reindeer in BLIZZARD, an enchanting holiday film the whole family will cherish. Rated PG.  Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 27

Holiday Movies @ Your Library
“Fred Claus”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Rated PG.  Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 28

Holiday Movies @ Your Library
“The Holiday”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Rated PG-13. Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

December 29

Teens @ Your Library
5:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Missing your friends while on break?  Come to the library to hang out together.  The library will provide the place, snacks, games, and supervision.  You bring the fun.

December 30

T-shirt Craft Day
1 - 4 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Kindergarten thru 5th graders are invited to this craft drop-in event.  Bring a plain t-shirt anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. and learn how to decorate it with fabric paint and more. 

Tuesday Nite @ the Movies
“Mama Mia”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
A big screen version of the popular stage musical featuring the songs of ABBA. Rated PG-13.

December 31 - January 1

James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
The Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and will be CLOSED on Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s Holiday.
January 2

Gaming @ Your Library
1 to 5 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Come to the library for fun, games and treats for all ages.

January 3

Family Movies @ Your Library
“Fly Me to the Moon”
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Rated G. Popcorn and pop are provided. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

January 4

Teen Mystery Party
"The Pharaoh’s Curse"
7 to 9 p.m
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
She was Queen of the Nile, until the accident…or was it attempted murder? Join your fellow detectives at the library in solving this mystery. Detectives in grades 6-8 are invited to participate. Snacks and prizes are provided.  (Rescheduled from October.)

January 5

Books for Lunch Book Discussion
12:00 noon
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This group gathers on the first Monday of each month to discuss different books selected by the group.  This month’s title has yet to be announced.  Everyone is welcome to come, listen and share.  Bring your lunch, if you wish.  Dessert and beverages are provided by the participants or the Friends of the Library. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the library.

January 7

Sit and Stitch
1:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Join other crafters at this bimonthly gathering to share crafting and conversation.  Gatherings are the first and third Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.

January 12

Book Flicks @ Your Library
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville

January 13

Classic Movies @ Your Library
2:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville

Tuesday Nite @ the Movies
“The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Rated PG-13. Popcorn and pop are provided.  This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Books Build Bridges
7:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
This monthly book club for girls (ages 9-13) and their moms will be discussing Lush by Natasha Friend.  Please call the library for more details on this monthly gathering.

January 21

Sit and Stitch
1:00 p.m.
James Kennedy Library
Dyersville
Join other crafters at this bimonthly gathering to share crafting and conversation.  Gatherings are the first and third Wednesdays from 1 – 3 p.m.