Welcome to June, 2025

 

Summer Reading Program 2025 info...

Level Up At Your Library!

June 1-July 31 Connect 4 Reading Log and Game

June 5:   Game show games 2-3:30 p.m.

June 19: Outdoor games  2-3:30 p.m.  

July 10:  Birthday Party games  2-3:30 p.m.

July 24:  Giant Games  2-3:30 p.m.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend!

You are invited!

The dedication of the Jody Hoch Memorial Music Garden will be held on 

June 20, 2025 at 5 p.m.  The Music Garden is located on the library grounds between the library and the bank.  Please join us in recognizing Jody Hoch, and view the newest addition to the Melcher-Dallas Public Library! 

Support your local library!  Be a board member! 

We have not one but two openings!!  Stop in and ask Lori how you can help,

by filling a spot on the Board!

Word of the Month!

Summer solstice:  the longest day of daylight! 

The first day of summer arrives with the solstice this year on Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:42 p.m. EDT. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere.

Come Craft with Me

Come craft with me is on hiatus for the summer months!  

Keeping You in the Know

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.  (0nce per Adult library card in a calendar year.)

How It Works:

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.

Something musical is planned for the library, and hopes are high that it will be installed and dedicated during Coal Miner's Celebration 2025.

Coal Miners 2025:

June 21:

5 p.m. Food trucks and inflatables 

6 p.m. bags tournament

7:30 p.m. MDFD water fights

June 22:  

8-10 a.m. registration for car show

8:30 a.m. 5K

10:30 a.m. National Anthem by the flag pole

11:00 a.m. parade, car show, and vendors in the park

11:30 a.m. lunch at the fire station, Bingo in the park

Coal Miner's Museum will be open until 4 p.m.

Noon registration for tractor pull

1:00 p.m. tractor pull in front of the Co-op

2:00 p.m. car show judging

3:00 p.m. kids water fight

5:00 p.m. raffle

July 23:

 9:00 a.m. Golf Tournament-Shotgun

Free Summer Meals 

There are a number of changes to the free summer meals for children, such as location, who is eligible, and verification required to receive the meals. 

For questions please call Anna Heaton at 641-218-4475

         

                                    

                                    

                               

                                  

                             ​​​​​Free WiFi, at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library!  The Password is FreeWifi1

 

News of Interest to the Community!

 

June 15, 2025 Father's Day

June 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. Dedication of the Jody Hoch Memorial Music Garden,

at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library

June 20, 2025 Summer Solstice

June 21-23, 2025 Coal Miners Celebration

Burning ordinance Posted on  by 

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

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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.