Welcome to March, 2025
Looking for Board Members!
The Melcher-Dallas Public Library is in need of 2 new board members!
Stop in and ask Lori how you can help, by filling a spot on the Board!
Word of the Month!
Responsibility: Taking ownership of your actions and choices, such as completing tasks on time, being honest, and protecting the environment
Come Craft With Me!
Mark your calendars for a craft event on:
March 21, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. or for March 26th from 6-8 p.m.
Button, Button whose got the button? We would appreciate donations of any color or size of buttons for our March craft! Also, if you have any picture frames 8x10 or 5x7 you would care to donate, we would appreciate those as well! Thanking you in advance for your generosity!
Donations are accepted and appreciated so that we can continue to buy craft supplies.
Remember:
The great thing about books...there are no commercials!
Impact will be at the library on April 1, 2025. This is your opportunity to sign up for energy assistance. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What's New on the Shelf?
Home Coming by Marie Force
A Festival of Fear and Vetted for Violence by Tyler Rhodes
Rez Ball by Bryon Graves
The Bright Spot and the Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis
Jawbraker by Christina Wyman
The Girl on Wildfire Ridge and the Angel Creek Girls by Leslie Wolfe
Bonded in Death by JD Robb
Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman
Holmes is Missing by James Patterson
Onyx Storm and Variation by Rebecca Yarros
March 22, 2025, Melcher-Dallas Firemen's Breakfast
Serving from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and eggs! Carry out available. Free will donation. Proceeds go towards the purchase of fire gear. (located at 201 NE Center St.)
Free WiFi, at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library!
The library offers free Wifi and the password is FreeWifi1
Unfortunately, we have lost our reservation software vendor regarding the Adventure Pass. Reservations may be made through December 31, 2024. However you will not be able to make reservations for the Adventure Pass after December 31, 2024 until this issue has been resolved. However if you have already made future reservations those are still in effect...you just can't make more reservations for after the 31st. of December, 2024. This is an issue for all libraries until a resolution has been implemented. We know this is disappointing and somewhat confusing, so please reach out to Lori at the library should you have questions. Thank you and we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
the Science Center of Iowa - Once per Adult library card in a calendar year.
What will I need to reserve/use the pass: valid adult Library card and a valid photo ID
How to reserve: Go to the Web site and reserve your tickets, print your tickets and enjoy
Web site: click here
If you need to cancel or change a reservation, contact the library at least 1 day prior to your reserved day. If canceled in time, you may reserve a pass to that venue at a later date. (641-947-6700)
Paid for by the Friends of the Melcher-Dallas Public
News of Interest to the Community!
March 17, 2025 Happy St Patrick's Day
March 22, 2025, Melcher-Dallas Firemen's Breakfast Serving from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and eggs! Carry out available. Free will donation. Proceeds go towards the purchase of fire gear. (located at 201 NE Center St.)
April 1, 2025 Impact at the library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is your opportunity to apply for energy assistance.
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.
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.
111 S Main St,
Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163
Phone: 641-947-6700
Monday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m - 5 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
State Library of Iowa
Ola Babcock Miller Bldg
1112 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50319
M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed