Programs
The Oelwein Public Library offers programs to further the library's mission to serve the needs of the community.
Pop Up Programs
Pop-up Programs are programs covering a range of topics and ages on different times and days.
November 3rd-9th is Children’s Book Week, when we celebrate books for our youngest patrons and the joy of reading. This year, we have some help from Dog Man and his friends, who encourage everyone to “get caught reading”.
11/5 "Get Caught Reading" Storytime at 10:00 a.m.
Discover all that children’s books have to offer during this storytime filled with fun, movement, and play.
11/5 Decorate Bookmarks at 2:30 p.m.
Decorate a bookmark which you can then use to “get caught reading”. Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win Dav Pilkey books.
11/13 Pumpkin Book Art at 5:00 p.m.
This program is open to all ages. Learn how to turn a discarded book into seasonal art at this hands-on program. All materials supplied.
Anyone who completes the hunt will be entered in a drawing to win Dav Pilkey books.
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:
Woodcarving Class with Steve Russell
November 22nd from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kick off your holiday decorating by crafting your own ornaments.
Saturday, November 22nd 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The morning class is full.
Now taking reservations for the second class.
The second class is from 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Carve your own Christmas ornament.
This class is limited to 6 people and they must be at least 16 years old. Cost is $30. Cash only.
All supplies provided.
Pre-register and pre-payment required to hold your spot.
Steve Russell (Iowa) - Steve has been carving since 2009. He has won numerous awards and has published articles in Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine. One of his greatest achievements has been a commission for Executive Interiors of Fresno, California to design and carve (8) 8’ 6” giraffes for the Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s new African Adventure exhibition in 2015.
Here is a link to watch Steve carve one of the giraffes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6--PC57qc
Steve enjoys teaching people how to carve. He is a member of the Northeast Iowa Woodcarvers Association (past president) and the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers Club. Steve also works in other medias like Watercolors, Pen and ink, drawing. His dad was his greatest inspiration.