Welcome to March, 2026
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!
Newer Books!
Finally, Mine Lucy Score
Pretend You’re Mine Lucy Score
The Mistletoe Kisser Lucy Score
Things We Never Got Over Lucy Score
Last Christmas in Paris Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb
A Distant Shore Karen Kingsbury
Things We Hide from the Light Lucy Score
Family of Spies Christine Kuehn (non fic)
Apple Cider Slaying Julie Ann Lindsey
From Here to the Great Unknown Lisa Marie Presley (non fic)
Pulp Friction Julie Ann Lindsey
Love Finds you in Charm, Ohio Annalisa Daughety
The Current Tim Johnston
The Legend of the Ghost Buck Lane Walker (youth)
The Mirror Nora Roberts
The Invisible Woman James Patterson
The Cider Shop Rules Julie Anne Lindsey
The Gales of November John U. Bacon (Non fic)
The Wingmen Adam Lazarus (Non fic)
Word of the Month!
Hornswoggle, which means to deceive or cheat.
Come Craft with Me, or, Come and Chat with Me! (Adults Only)
No definite information available at this time.
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:
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
March 17, 2026: Happy St. Patrick's Day
March 28, 2026: M-D Fire Department Breakfast at the Fire Station/ 7a.m.--11a.m. (pancakes, hash browns, eggs, bacon, and sausage) free will donation
March 28, 2026: Easter Bunny (11a.m.--2p.m./up to 6th grade) and Craft Show (10 a.m.--2p.m.)
at the Community Center
March 31, 2026: Last Day to pay property taxes without incurring a penalty
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.
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