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Welcome to October, 2025
Support your local library! Be a board member!
If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, perhaps you would enjoy
filling a spot on the library board! Stop in or call and chat with Lori,
about this volunteer opportunity!
Word of the Month!
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New Books on the Shelf!
The Academy by Elin Hildebrand
The Billion Dollar Ransom by James Patterson
All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Story Collector by Evie Woods
Framed in Death by J.D. Robb
The President's Shadow by James Patterson
Story of my Life by Lucy Score
The Shadow by James Patterson
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
Circle of Death by James Paterson
The Dog who Danced by Susan Wilson
Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs
Delivery After Dark by Marie Force
Amazing Iowa by Michelle Murray
Elizbeth's Mountain by Lucille Guarino
Come Craft with Me, or, Come and Chat with Me! (Adults Only)
Come spend an evening at the library, crafting, visiting, or, both:
October 15, November 19, December 17, and January 21st. at 6 p.m.
Snacks to share are welcome, but no alcohol is allowed.
For more information you may call the library at 641-947-6700.
Keeping You in the Know
Sign up for Heat Assistance on October 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the library, if you meet one or more of the criteria of the program. Criteria include: 60 or older in age, disabled, experiencing a utility related emergency, disconnect notice or disconnected utilities, past due payment arrangement, low or empty propane, non-working furnace.
Iowa Adventure Pass is BACK in action!!
The Iowa Adventure Pass is relaunching thanks to the collaboration of libraries across the state, the Blank Park Zoo, and the Science Center of Iowa. This Iowa Adventure Pass allows library cardholders to check out free passes to family-friendly destinations.
If you are a Melcher-Dallas Library patron, and planning a day at the Blank Park Zoo and/or touring the Science Center of Iowa, the Friends of the Melcher-Dallas Public Library make it affordable, by funding the passes. (0ne use, per Adult library card, in a calendar year.)
How It Works:
- Melcher-Dallas Public Library offers the Iowa Adventure Pass,
- Reserve a pass online using your library card
- Click here to go the Web site: https://www.iowaadventurepass.org/
- Print or download your confirmation.
- Show it at the destination, along with your matching photo ID, for free admission!
Each pass offers free entry for two adults and two children (unless otherwise specified), and it’s just one more way your library connects you to new experiences.
This relaunch represents a renewed commitment to community partnerships, learning and exploration, so more Iowans can experience the wonders right in their backyard.
Free WiFi, at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library! The Password is FreeWifi1
News of Interest to the Community
October 04, 2025 Melcher-Dallas Fall Festival
October 13, 2025 Columbus Day, Federal Holiday
October 22, 2025 Prayer Meeting for Peace, Catholic Church 7:30 p.m.
October 23, 2025 Sign up for heating assistance at the library, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 31, 2025 Beggars night in Melcher-Dallas
Burning ordinance Posted on by Jennifer O'Loughlin
Please be aware that burning garbage is prohibited by City Ordinance 105.11. We have had several complaints regarding this issue. Organic yard waste is permitted if originating from your own property. Violations are su4bject to monetary penalties.
The first Wednesday of every month is Pizza Lunch at the Senior Center. Cost is $4, and sides are available to share. 11:30 a.m. Please call the day before or by 10 a.m. the day of, so that they know how much pizza they need to order. 641-891-7009 0r 641-947-4911 You may bring a dish to share but it is not required. Everyone is welcome to this monthly event. This group also meets the third Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m.
Melcher Dallas Notification/Alert System Launched
Posted on by Kevin Cottington
For several months now, City Staff have been working to set up a Notification/Alert System to allow better communication with our residents. This system is hosted by Everbridge. Now, critical alerts about our water supply, community events, or other important information can be sent out quickly so everyone can stay informed. We have set up a web page “Stay Informed with Alerts” with links that will allow you to sign up and learn more information about the Notifications and Alerts. There was more information sent out with your water bill this month. Please spread the word so your neighbors can stay informed as well.