Michael Albert, Pop Artist Workshop

City Hall 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

As some of you know, we’ve been collecting lots of colorful cardboard cereal and other food boxes. Join Michael Albert for his pop artist workshop to make mosaic fun and colorful art from our cardboard box collection! This event will take place at City Hall; children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. […]

Special Story Time with Lisa Laird and Stanley

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join us at Orange City Public Library for a very special story time. Stanley and his bear friend, Stuart, will take us on a new adventure filled with magic, tricks, and treasure.

Rural Life Series: The Importance and History of the Barn with Keith Fynaardt

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join Dr. Keith Fynaardt, professor of English at Northwestern College, for a presentation on the importance of the barn to middle western farm life. Barns are so common on the rural landscape that non-farmers often take them for granted, but with a little attention to their history and use, stories of innovation in production agriculture […]

Free

Free Pool Swimming with Library Card

Orange City Pool 803 2nd St SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Show your library card at the Orange City Public Pool and get in free!

Rural Life Series: Barn Restoration with Jake Van Wyk

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, United States

It was 2003. Jake Van Wyk had passed by an old barn on the edge of Orange City off Highway 10 for years. Jake’s wife expressed an interest in having an authentic barn on their own property, and the 6-year process of moving and erecting it began. After a public barn raising in 2007, the […]

Free

Dog Therapy with Libby Karssen

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Looking to feel more comfortable around dogs? Need a little extra love? Or do you just love dogs? Join us at our next dog therapy session! 

Jonathan May Magic Show

City Hall 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Join us at City Hall to see all kinds of magical fun for all ages! Remember that if you want to join us afterward for his workshop and learn how to do some magic tricks of your own, you’ll have to sign up HERE (registration will open May 1 at 8:00 a.m.).

Jonathan May Magic Workshop

City Hall 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Stay after Jonathan May's Magic Show for a workshop to learn how the tricks are done! This event will take place at City Hall; children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for this workshop; limit 20 participants. Registration will appear below beginning May 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Free – $5.00

Rural Life Series: Model Wood Tractors with Jim DeBoer

Orange City Public Library 112 Albany Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, United States

Jim DeBoer has been making model tractors for many years, and has built (literally) an impressive collection of highly detailed wood replicas. Come witness his skill firsthand and hear about his woodworking journey! Registration is encouraged for this event. Registration will appear below beginning May 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Free

Shelf Discovery Book Club

Sioux Center Public Library 102 S. Main Ave., Sioux Center, IA, United States

The Orange City Public Library is partnering with the Sioux Center Public Library for a monthly Adult Book Club! All are welcome. Participants should read the book in advance; copies will be available to check out at the front desk. This event will take place at the Sioux Center Public Library.

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Sioux Stitchers

Sioux Center Public Library 102 S. Main Ave., Sioux Center, IA, United States

The Sioux Stitchers meets on a monthly basis at the Sioux Center Public Library. Each month, there will be a presenter and a new skill will be taught. There will also be time for show and tell and possibly some hand stitching. No experience is necessary. The goal is to make the meetings fun, develop […]

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