Welcome to December, 2025

 

 

 

Sprit Day in Melcher-Dallas, December 13th!

The Melcher-Dallas Public Library will be hosting a time of making ornaments for kids of all ages on December 13th between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  at the library.  Rumor has it that there may be treats involved. Several fun activities are planned for the day, including a visit from Santa, at the Community Center.  The American Legion is hosting a free dinner, open to the public, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall.  The Melcher-Dallas PTO Christmas Vendor Fair will be held in the Melcher-Dallas High School from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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!

Jovial:  characterized by good-humored cheerfulness... 

 a jovial host; a jovial welcome; spent a jovial evening together.

 

Come Craft with Me, or, Come and Chat with Me! (Adults Only)

Come spend an evening at the library,  crafting, visiting, or, both:

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.

The December craft is decorating an ugly sweater...

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

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:  December 7th, commemorating the 1941attack on Pearl Harbor

Melcher-Dallas Spirit Day: December 13th, Community Center, High School, and Legion Hall

Decorate ornaments at the Library between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Craft with Me:  M-D Library, December 17th, 6 p.m. decorate an ugly sweater, adults only

Christmas Day:  December 25th, Blessings of the Season to All

New Years Eve:  December 31st, Happy New Year to One and All

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.