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Once upon a cuento

Once Upon a Cuento

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Everyone

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 a...

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!

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Winter Reading Program

Age Group:

Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Event Details:

Welcome to Teen Anime Club! Where we talk all things anime! April is all about Anime tunes!What's your ultimate opening jam or the one that makes you cringe? Let's dive into the me...

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

Welcome to Teen Anime Club! Where we talk all things anime! April is all about Anime tunes!

What's your ultimate opening jam or the one that makes you cringe? Let's dive into the melodies that make our favorite scenes truly epic!

Book club photo

Library Book Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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 b...

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.

Photo of board meeting notice

Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

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. 

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

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 a...

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!

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

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 f...

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.

Photo of board meeting notice

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

Event Details:

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. 

Photo of board meeting notice

Library Board Meeting

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

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. 

Photo of board meeting notice

Library Board Meeting

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

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. 

Photo of board meeting notice

Library Board Meeting

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

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. 

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Once Upon a Cuento

4:15pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Storytime
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. 

Toddle Time

9:15am–9:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

Toddle Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

3 Year Old Story Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children (age 3)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 3)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 3-year-olds includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

4 & 5 Year Old Story Time

6:45pm–7:30pm
Children (age 4 -5)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 4 -5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 4 & 5 year olds, includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

4 & 5 Year Old Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Children (age 4 -5)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 4 -5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 4 & 5 year olds includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

Tech Tuesday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
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.

Toddle Time

9:15am–9:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

Toddle Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

3 Year Old Story Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children (age 3)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 3)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 3-year-olds includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

4 & 5 Year Old Story Time

6:45pm–7:30pm
Children (age 4 -5)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 4 -5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 4 & 5 year olds, includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

4 & 5 Year Old Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Children (age 4 -5)
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (age 4 -5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter story time for 4 & 5 year olds includes stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is 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. 

Tech Tuesday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
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

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth
Open
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

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth
Open
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. 

Toddle Time

9:15am–9:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

Toddle Time

10:15am–10:45am
Toddlers (0-35 months)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (0-35 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Toddle Time includes children age 2 and under with a caregiver present in the room. There will be stories and age-appropriate activities. Registration is required. 

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.

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. 

Closed Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

The library is closed Easter Sunday

Tech Tuesday

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
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

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth
Open
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

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens (6th-12th Grade)
Winter Reading Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (6th-12th Grade)
Program Type: Winter Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Teen Anime Club! Where we talk all things anime! April is all about Anime tunes!

What's your ultimate opening jam or the one that makes you cringe? Let's dive into the melodies that make our favorite scenes truly epic!

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

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth
Open
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. 

Library Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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.

Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Other
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.