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Our November programs will be a mix of virtual and socially distanced indoor events. Currently, we highly recommend masks for indoor events, but do not require them. Please be aware that our mask policy is subject to change. Check our website or call 563-582-0008 for the most up-to-date information.
Family/Children's Programs

Preschool Story Time
Join Ms. Teresa for some readaloud time, rhymes, and socialization in person. No registration required. Storytime will be held indoors at all locations.
     Tuesdays at 9:30 AM at the Peosta Branch: November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
     Tuesdays at 10:30 AM at the Holy Cross Branch: November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
     Wednesdays at 9:30 AM at the Asbury Branch: November 3, 10, 17, and 24
     Wednesdays at 10:30 AM at the Epworth Branch: November 3, 10, 17, and 24
     Saturdays (November 13 and 27) at 9:30 AM at the Holy Cross Branch
     Saturdays (November 13 and 27) at 10:30 AM at the Farley Municipal Building
     Tuesdays (November 9 and 23) at 3:30 PM at the Epworth Branch
     Tuesdays (November 9 and 23) at 4:30 PM at the Farley Municipal Building


Kids' Craft Club (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)
Join Miss Kayla for an easy kids' craft, shared over Zoom or In Person. The deadline to register for supplies for the virtual Craft Club is October 22. You will be able to pick up your supplies at your preferred branch Thurs. November 4 through Sat. November 6. For November, we're making Corn Husk Dolls. No registration is necessary for in person.
Register HERE for the Virtual Craft Club
     Monday, November 1: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Holy Cross Branch
     Wednesday, November 10: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Virtual
     Tuesday, November 16: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Virtual
     Tuesday, November 30: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Peosta Branch


Lego Explorers (Preschool - 5th Grade)
Use your imagination and bins of library Legos to complete challenges based on a monthly theme. November theme: Wizard World. Registration required for the virtual program, but not for in person.
Register HERE for the Virtual Lego Explorers
     Tuesday, November 2: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Virtual
     Saturday, November 20: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Epworth Branch
     Monday, November 22: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Asbury Branch
     Monday, November 29: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Holy Cross Branch


Story Starters (2nd Grade and Up)
Explore a new book each week with Miss Kayla! Color, play with Legos, or just listen as Miss Kayla reads a chapter or two. This program will take place virtually on Zoom.
Register HERE
     Wednesdays at 12:00 PM: November 3, 10, 17, and 24

Author Write-In (Family/All Ages)
Join Miss Kayla to celebrate writing and create a letter to send to your favorite author. We'll have all the supplies to make a beautiful postcard, and then we'll help you find the author's address for fan mail. No registration required.
     Wednesday, November 3: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Asbury Branch
     Tuesday, November 9: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Farley Municipal Building
     Friday, November 12: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Epworth Branch
     Wednesday, November 17: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Peosta Branch
     Thursday, November 18: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Holy Cross Branch


Science Club (2nd - 5th Grade)
Join Miss Kayla for a science topic and activity. Registration is required for the virtual program, but not for in person. The deadline to receive supplies for the virtual program is October 22. You will be able to pick up your supplies at your preferred branch Weds. November 4 through Sat. November 6. November's Activity: Making Edible DNA.
Register HERE for the Virtual Science Club
     Thursday, November 4: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Farley Municipal Building
     Monday, November 15: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Peosta Branch
     Saturday, November 20: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Virtual


Holiday Family Trivia (Family/All Ages)
Join Jenn for a fun game of family trivia, using Kahoot. We recommend that each family has two devices on which to access Internet, one to see the questions with and one to submit your answers on. This program will take place virtually on Zoom.
Register HERE
     Tuesday, November 4: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Virtual
     Saturday, November 13: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Virtual


Toddler Yoga (Ages 2-5)
Young yogis will join Miss Sandra for gentle, relaxing yoga, with easy poses, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness craft or activity.
Register HERE
     Monday, November 8: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the Epworth Branch

Family Movie: Paw Patrol The Movie (Family/All Ages)
Enjoy this new release on the library's big screen while munching on some popcorn. No registration required. Come ten minutes early to make a button of your favorite pup! Running time: 1 hr, 28 min.
     Monday, November 15 at the Epworth Branch: Movie starts at 1:00 PM
     Wednesday, November 24 at the Asbury Branch: Movie starts at 10:00 AM
     Tuesday, November 30 at the Farley Municipal Building: Movie starts at 6:00 PM


Children's Yoga (Ages 6-12)
Elementary yogis will join Miss Sandra for gentle, relaxing yoga, with easy poses, breathing exercises, and a mindfulness craft or activity.
Register HERE
     Monday, November 22: 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM at the Epworth Branch
Teen and Adult Programs

Device Advice (Ages 16+)
Need to Zoom, but can't get in the room? Emails keep getting lost? Give Jenn a call for tech-related questions and trouble-shooting. Call 319-343-8454.
     Mondays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

Tai Chi for Beginners Level I and Level II (Ages 16+)
Plan to wear loose comfortable clothing and flat athletic shoes (sneakers), and bring a water bottle and a towel. Tai Chi originates from ancient China, and is now practiced throughout the world as an effective exercise for health. Tai Chi consists of slow, fluid, gentle movements. It can be practiced almost anywhere and is suitable for individuals at any fitness level. This program will be in person, socially distanced but indoors in the Asbury program room.
Register HERE
     Level I: Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Asbury Branch (November 4 and 18)
     Level II: Mondays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Asbury Branch (November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29)


Adult Craft Club (Ages 16+)
The popular monthly craft program continues, live AND in Zoom. Registration is required for both in person and virtual. Please register by October 22 to receive supplies for the virtual program. November craft: Holiday Mini Spa Kit.
Register HERE
     Monday, November 8: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Holy Cross Branch
     Tuesday, November 9: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Farley Municipal Building
     Saturday, November 13: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual
     Tuesday, November 16: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Epworth Branch
     Wednesday, November 17: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Asbury Branch


Teen Pops (6th Grade - 12th Grade)
This monthly quick craft & DIY program will be offered in person and via Zoom. For in person sessions, registration is requested; the Zoom sessions require registration to send you the email link. Supplies guaranteed with registration. Please register by October 22 to receive supplies for the virtual program.
Register HERE
     Wednesday, November 9: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Farley Municipal Building
     Saturday, November 13: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Virtual
     Monday, November 15: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Asbury Branch
     Wednesday, November 17: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Peosta Branch

     Tuesday, November 23: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Holy Cross Branch
     Tuesday, November 30: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Epworth Branch


Cross Stitch (Ages 16+)
Join Jenn and fellow cross stitch enthusiasts to do a cross stitch mini. Registration is requested for supply count, but drop-ins are welcome.
Register HERE
     Wednesday, November 10: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Asbury Branch
     Tuesday, November 16: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Virtual
     Monday, November 22: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Epworth Branch


Page Turners Book Club (Ages 16+)
Join Jenn to discuss a book each month, which is returning to in person. Books can be picked up at the Asbury Circ Desk, starting November 1. If you need a book sent to a branch other than Asbury, email Jenn at jennm@dubcolib.org. November Title: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
     Thursday, November 21: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Asbury Branch
Questions??? Feel free to reach out to:

Children's Librarian, Kayla Ferguson
kaylaf@dubcolib.org

Storytime Programmer, Teresa Jack
teresaj@dubcolib.org

Adult and Teen Librarian, Jenn Matters
jennm@dubcolib.org.
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