Richland Public Library

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"Find Your Voice"
at the Richland Public Library!

Registration Starts May 30th!

Many Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors Who Made This Program Possible!

Davis & Sandy Eidahl, Federation Bank, Gas & Goodies, Greiner Real Estate and Auction, Hinshaw Trailer, HyVee, JCHC Richland Clinic, Jeff & Jeannie Pedrick, Lynn and Martha Swearingen Memorial, Panama Transfer, Pizza Ranch, Sines Plumbing & Heating and Walmart!

Winter Reading Program Winners!

Many thanks to everyone who participated in our 2023 Winter Reading Program. We hope you enjoyed your books!

The winners of the $25 gift cards for Everybody’s in Fairfield were Bonnie Adrian and Marlin Derby in January and Melody Rehm and Diana Weber in February.

The winners of the $25 Barnes & Noble gift cards were Barbara Withrow and Donna Baker in January and Lena Adam and Bonnie Adrian in February.

Our teen winner was Kaleigh Adrian who won a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Everybody’s Whole Foods in Fairfield and Jeff and Jeannie Pedrick. We appreciate your support

Featured Events

Jun 06

Find Your Voice Kick-Off: 1:00-2:00

Jun 6, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for stories, games, a snack and some “farm fun” with special guest Abby Sieren from the Keokuk County Farm Bureau. This program is geared for children entering kindergarten through 5^th grade. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

Jun 07

Lego & Building Club: 3:00-5:00

Jun 7, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Drop in anytime between 3:00 & 5:00 on Wednesdays in June and July to show off your building skills. We’ll display the best creations for a week! This free program is open to ages 5 through adult.

Jun 08

"Amazing Voices" Teen Program: 3:00-4:00

Jun 8, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Teens entering 6^th through 12^th grade are invited to join us on Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We’ll feature arts, crafts, games, movies and time to hang out with friends. Plenty of snacks will be provided!

Jun 13

Bec's Awesome Animals: 1:00-2:00

Jun 13, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Dr. Michael Bechtel from Wartburg College will introduce some of his live animal friends to teach kids about reptiles and amphibians. This program is geared for children entering kindergarten and up. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

Jun 14

Lego & Building Club: 3:00-5:00

Jun 14, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Drop in anytime between 3:00 & 5:00 on Wednesdays in June and July to show off your building skills. We’ll display the best creations for a week! This free program is open to ages 5 through adult.

Jun 15

"Amazing Voices" Teen Program: 3:00-4:00

Jun 15, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jun 16

Picnic in the Park!

Jun 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us next to the shelter on the square from noon until 1:00 pm. Bring a blanket or camp chair to sit on and we'll provide stories and a paper bag lunch. Please register in advance. This program is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

Jun 20

Nature Sounds with Naturalist Bond: 1:00-2:00

Jun 20, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Ranger Stratton Bond from the Keokuk Country Conservation Board will present a hands-on nature program geared for children entering kindergarten through 5^th grade. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

Jun 21

Lego & Building Club: 3:00-5:00

Jun 21, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Drop in anytime between 3:00 & 5:00 on Wednesdays in June and July to show off your building skills. We’ll display the best creations for a week! This free program is open to ages 5 through adult.

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Library Hours:

Tuesday: 2:30-6:30

Wednesday: 2:30-6:30

Thursday: 2:30-6:30

Friday: 12:00-5:00

Saturday: 10:00 -1:00

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed