Welcome to August, 2025
Dear Readers:
Lori may be late opening the Library on August 6th,
as she has a meeting scheduled that morning, which is out-of-town.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Summer Reading Program 2025 :
The Summer Reading Program, has come to a close. A big thank you to all who participated! We hope you enjoyed the activities. The big Operation Game Board,
will be at the library for a little while longer...stop in and try your surgical skills
while it is still available!!
Sorry, no pre-state fair fun this year!
We hope to bring back 'Have fun at the Fair' next year.
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!
Synopsis: an outline of the plot of a book, play, movie, or episode of a television show.
Usually, a synopsis of a book may be found on the back of the book's cover. The synopsis often
helps one decide if one wants to read the book or not.
Come Craft with Me:
Come craft with me is on hiatus for the summer months!
New books:
One Good Dog by Susan Wilson
The Watson Girl, Glimpse of Death and Dawn Girl by Leslie Wolfe
Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts
Talk of the Town by Lisa Wingate
The First Gentleman by James Patterson
The Ball at Versailles and A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel
Fight or Flight by Fern Michaels
State of Retribution, Sex God, and Sex Machine by Marie Force.
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. (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 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 regarding the Summer Meals, 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!
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.