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Canvas Tote Craft Event

Canvas Tote Craft Event

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Winter Reading Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Use paint and fabric markers to make your own one of a kind book tote! 

Library Branch: Le Mars Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Winter Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use paint and fabric markers to make your own one of a kind book tote! 

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Winter Reading Program

Age Group:

Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Event Details:

First Tuesday of the month, March Jujutsu Kaisen ThemedOpen to Middle and High School Students! Free to join!Dive into anime episodesGeek out over everything anime!Taste-test Japan...

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

First Tuesday of the month, March Jujutsu Kaisen Themed

Open to Middle and High School Students! Free to join!

  • Dive into anime episodes
  • Geek out over everything anime!
  • Taste-test Japanese snacks!
Dine Around Book Talk

Dine Around Book Talk - Much Yummy

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Dine Around

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Discuss books while visiting restaurants around town! Registration is required every month to attend, as space will be limited. Bring a list of 2-3 books you would like to talk abo...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Dine Around
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss books while visiting restaurants around town! Registration is required every month to attend, as space will be limited. Bring a list of 2-3 books you would like to talk about. Any drinks and food you order will be at your cost.

Harry Potter Night

Triwizard Tournament Night

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Le Mars Public Library

Program Type:

Winter Reading Program

Age Group:

Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be the next Triwizard Library Champion? Can you complete the three magical tasks?

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

Do you have what it takes to be the next Triwizard Library Champion? Can you complete the three magical tasks?

Table & Chairs in library.

Library Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 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.

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. 

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. 

Filters
Age Group

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. 

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. 

Closed Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

The library is closed Easter Sunday

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. 

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. 

Andrew Carnegie's Riches in Iowa: Le Mars

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Other
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.

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. 

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. 

Library closed Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Library closed Memorial Day Weekend

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. 

Independence Day Weekend

All Day 7/4–7/5
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day Weekend 

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. 

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. 

Library closed Labor Day weekend

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Labor Day weekend

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. 

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. 

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. 

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

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. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve

Library For Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Library For Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

Library closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Library closed for Christmas

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Le Mars Public Library
Description:

Closed New Year's Day