Programs
The Oelwein Public Library offers programs to further the library's mission to serve the needs of the community.
Pages & Play Club
The Oelwein Public Library offers a weekly Pages & Play Club for 3-5 year olds with Miss Katie on each Wednesday at 10:00 am. This event meets in the library's meeting room. Contact Katie by email at kschuelke@oelwein.lib.ia.us or by calling the library at 319-283-1515 with any questions.
We will read a story and share fun activities.
Theme Thursdays
This is an after school program every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Theme Thursdays is intended for elementary and secondary children. Each week will be different theme and activity. Lego Club will feature the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Summer Reading Program is offered every year in June.
Find more information here.
Book Talk
Join Book Talk. Contact Deann at dfox@oelwein.lib.ia.us or by calling the library at 319-283-1515 with questions. This group meets on the last Monday of each month at 10:00 am. For more information visit the Book Club page.
Special Programs:
Author Michelle Cowan
June 4th at 5:30 p.m.
Michelle Cowan will present her book Better Not Bitter: a Journey From Heartache to Healing. She shares the story of the tragic loss of her husband due to a car accident involving a drunk driver. Listen to her inspiring story of how she and her daughter survived this loss, their pursuit for policy change and justice, how she found forgiveness towards the driver that took her husband’s life, and finding healing through the love and kindness of others. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Coming in July!
On Wednesday, July 23rd, brace yourselves for the ultimate gaming paradise as the library rolls out the VR Game Truck—a gamer's utopia on wheels! This mega truck will host 24 kids ready to dive into 18 multiplayer game consoles and 6 virtual reality stations. Brought to you by VR Game Truck Nebraska and sponsored by the Oelwein Public Library Foundation, this event promises to be
game-tastic! From 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., sign up for your time slot and get ready for an hour of pure gaming bliss!
