Welcome to November, 2025

November is shaping up to be an interesting month at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library!

As many of you are aware, Lori will be taking some time off for a medical issue.  She will be out of the library beginning on November 13th with a possible return date after December 3rd.  During this time, the library hours may vary, so, you may want to call ahead and verify that the library is open.  Deb will be doing her best, but filling Lori's shoes could be somewhat challenging...so, please be considerate, and realize this is a temporary situation. I'm sure we all wish Lori a speedy and successful recovery!

Craft Night:  Craft & Chat night at the library, is still planned for November 19th, starting at 6 p.m.

Sign up for Energy Assistance:  M-D Library, November 20th, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The library will be closed on the following dates:

November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran's Day

November 27, 28, and 29, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving

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!

Gratitude: The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation.

 

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:

November 19, December 17, and January 21st.  at 6 p.m. 

Snacks to share are welcome, but no alcohol is allowed. 

Donations are not required but do help to defray the cost of supplies for future craft projects.

For more information you may call the library at 641-947-6700.

 

Keeping You in the Know

Sign up for Heat Assistance on November 20, 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:

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

November 8, 2025: Benefit for Max Enfield, Silent Auction, 11 a.m. Hooties MD

November 11, 2025:  Veteran's Day...thank you to our Veteran's!!

November 11, 2025: Veteran's Celebration at the M-D High School, 9 a.m. with

Breakfast at 8 a.m. for the Veterans.

 

November 15, 2025:  M-D After Prom Garage Sale, Melcher-Dallas High School Cafeteria,

8 a.m. - 2p.m. Free will donation.  Donated items may be delivered to the High School on November 14th, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.  

November 15, 2025:  Benefit for Baby B, hosted by the M-D Lion's Club, Community Center from 3-7 p.m. Silent auction and Meal (advance ticket for meal required, $12 and limited to first 100 tickets purchased/$5 kids meal available too) 

November 20, 2025:  Sign up for heating assistance at the library, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

November 27, 2025:  Happy Thanksgiving!!

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.