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Coding Club

Coding Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Once upon a cuento

Once Upon a Cuento

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for books, activities, songs and games. We will read bilingual and Spanish books as well as learn about different aspects of Latino Culture. Practice your Spanish with us and learn a few phrases as well!

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, activities, songs and games. We will read bilingual and Spanish books as well as learn about different aspects of Latino Culture. Practice your Spanish with us and learn a few phrases as well!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

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Stuffed Animal Story Time Sleepover

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (K-2nd Grade)

Join us for Stuffed Animal Story Time Sleepover! We will have a fun evening story time. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a plushy to the party.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-2nd Grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Stuffed Animal Story Time Sleepover! We will have a fun evening story time. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a plushy to the party.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Youth Program- Pick-Up Note

A child may attend this program by him/herself, however, the caregiver must join the child immediately following the program. 

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Coding Club

Coding Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Coding Club

Coding Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Carnegie Event

Andrew Carnegie's Riches in Iowa: Le Mars

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

This presentation will explore how Le Mars came to be the site of a library that was funded by Andrew Carnegie, as well as how Le Mars fits in to the bigger picture of Carnegie's funding for libraries throughout the state.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This presentation will explore how Le Mars came to be the site of a library that was funded by Andrew Carnegie, as well as how Le Mars fits in to the bigger picture of Carnegie's funding for libraries throughout the state.

1000 books photo

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

We will be celebrating our newest graduates of our 1000 books before kindergarten program. 

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We will be celebrating our newest graduates of our 1000 books before kindergarten program. 

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Coding Club

Coding Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Coding Club

Coding Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Dia

Dia del Niño Fiesta/ Children's Day Party

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Everyone

Join the library as we celebrate Día! Día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join the library as we celebrate Día! Día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Off- Site Program

  • This program is held off-site. Attendees must find their own transportation. Staff members cannot provide transportation for any attendees.  

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Coding Club

Coding Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Welcome to Teen Anime Club! Where we talk all things anime!

May Teen Anime Club will be Haikyu!! Themed! We will watch episodes and do fun activities!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th Grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Teen Anime Club! Where we talk all things anime!

May Teen Anime Club will be Haikyu!! Themed! We will watch episodes and do fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Early Out Imagine & Create

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (3rd-5th Grade), Children (K-2nd Grade)

Expect STEM activities with some arts and crafts that allows the students to use their imagination and create. Registration is not required. 

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (3rd-5th Grade), Children (K-2nd Grade)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Expect STEM activities with some arts and crafts that allows the students to use their imagination and create. Registration is not required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Youth Program- Pick-Up Note

A child may attend this program by him/herself, however, the caregiver must join the child immediately following the program. 

Coding Club

Coding Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how to cultivate crucial problem-solving and logical thinking abilities through coding and teamwork. There'll be snacks to keep those brain gears turning!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

Once Upon a Cuento

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for books, activities, songs and games. We will read bilingual and Spanish books as well as learn about different aspects of Latino Culture. Practice your Spanish with us and learn a few phrases as well!

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for books, activities, songs and games. We will read bilingual and Spanish books as well as learn about different aspects of Latino Culture. Practice your Spanish with us and learn a few phrases as well!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, social media, and on its website. If I do not want my photo used, I will contact Tammy at  tammy.uitdeflesch@lemars.lib.ia.us and the library will honor that request. 

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Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Monthly meeting of the library board. Open to the public. 

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the library board. Open to the public. 

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for book club on every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. We will meet at the library unless otherwise advertised. 

The library will have multiple copies of the book available for checkout.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for book club on every second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. We will meet at the library unless otherwise advertised. 

The library will have multiple copies of the book available for checkout.

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library closed Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Le Mars Public Library

Library closed Memorial Day Weekend

Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Library closed Memorial Day Weekend

Tech Tuesday

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room - Right at Le Mars Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Study Room - Right
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office.