Welcome to May, 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!

Tolerance:  noun, the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior.  Example:  The use of tolerance was required for the two differing parties to come to an agreement.

Come Craft with Me

Come craft with me is on hiatus for the summer months!  

New Books on the Shelf

A Mind of Her Own by Danielle Steel

Strangers in Time   by David Baldacci

Nobody's Fool        by Harlan Coben

Lethal Prey             by John Sandford

Rule Number One, The Other Room, The Other Plan

and The Other Half by Katherine Hastings

So This is Christmas by Kay Bratt   {Hart's Ridge}

25 Alive                     by James Patterson {A Women's Murder Club Thriller}

Paranoia:  A Michael Bennett Thriller  By James Patterson {A Michael Bennett #17}

Missing Girl at Frozen Falls By Leslie Wolfe 

The Berry Pickers        by Amanda Peters   

The Keeper                 by Charles Martin  {A Murphy Shepherd Novel} 

Keeping You in the Know

Watch out for our little adventurers on the following dates:

On May the 5th, the 6th grade class will be out and about taking a tour of Melcher-Dallas! 

On May the 9th, the PreK kids will be on a field trip to 'uptown' Melcher-Dallas

Important school dates:

May 16th, Seniors last day of school

May 18th Melcher-Dallas graduation 2 p.m.

May 23rd last day of school for all Melcher-Dallas students

June 1st, mark your calendars for the start of the summer reading program!

The library has not received any updates regarding the Adventure Pass...however, Lori does have free zoo tickets for the kids!

Something musical is planned for the library, and hopes are high that it will be installed soon!                 

                                    

                                    

                               

                                  

                             ​​​​​Free WiFi, at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library!  The Password is FreeWifi1

 

The library has not received any updates regarding the Adventure Pass...however, Lori does have free zoo tickets for the kids!

From an item on local news reports, it sounds like we may be able to once again obtain passes through  Adventure Pass by the end of May.  Stayed tuned for more information as it becomes available.

What:  Adventure Pass (two adults and two children) to Blank Park Zoo and

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!

 

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.

Melcher Dallas Notification/Alert System Launched

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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.

 

Library Card

 

At the Melcher-Dallas Public Library, library cards are FREE!  With your library card you will be able to check out books and movies!  We also have an online library, Bridges Overdrive, which is available for your use once you have a library card.  Reading is great for relaxation, learning, or helping your child hone their reading skills! 

Start exploring your library today...with a FREE library card!  To access Bridges Overdrive you will need your patron number found on your library card.  But first select Melcher-Dallas Public Library from the library drop down box.  Next, your patron number is your password...but...enter P then 0 plus your patron number.  The following link will take you to Bridges Overdrive.  Please contact the library at 641-947-6700 if you encounter any problems logging into the site. 

Bridges Overdrive link  

 

Please bring a photo I.D. when applying for a library card. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!