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Cardmaking at Laurens Library
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Recurring Summer Events in PoCo – July 2024
Pocahontas County has a great variety of recurring activities in July for families and individuals to enjoy. From free movies to free live music and great reading programs, you will want to be sure to take advantage of some of these opportunities in July! The Rialto Theatre offers free kids movies each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM on Tuesdays and 1:30 PM on Thursdays. These movies are able to have free admission and discounted combo trays at the concessions thanks to the generosity from local businesses. “Although we have been doing the free movies for several summers now,… Read More
Story Walk at Fonda Central Park
The Fonda Public Library & the Pocahontas County ISU Extension will be hosting a Story Walk at Central Park on Monday, June 7th from 3-7pm. Come read a great story & do a fun activity! Everyone who participates earns an entry in our Big Prize Drawing & a Mystery Mosaic Sticker!! Come join the fun at your Fonda Public Library!… Read More
Pocahontas Women’s Club Meeting
The Pocahontas Women’s Club will meet Monday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pocahontas Public Library. Please wear masks. The hostesses will be Lori Wandishion and Ginger Ernst. REMINDER: Please bring items for Upper Des Moines to the meeting.
Laurens Halloween Activities
Come to Laurens for an evening of fun Halloween activities! Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Night? We have a lot of fa-boo-lous events for you! 3:00 – 4:00 – Halloween at the Laurens Care Center 4:00 – 5:00 – Magician at the Laurens Public Library… Read More
Reverse Parade foundation FUNdraiser
Our Fall FUNdraiser has changed this year. Thanks to Covid-19, we are not comfortable asking you to gather as we serve a meal. So on September 22 Laurens Public Library Foundation will be having a “Reverse Parade”! Library staff and Foundation Board members will be in front of the Library, dressed as our favorite book characters. You get to parade past us in your vehicle, honk wave, yell, and (hopefully!) drop off your donation so we can continue with the FUN library projects that you have come to expect. We will have some book worms for you as a special… Read More
Trip Ideas for the Arts Admirer
Are you an artist at heart who wants to widen your horizons? Visit Pocahontas County and see the unique businesses and murals we have to offer! A must see for artists traveling in Pocahontas County is The Kaleidoscope Family in Pocahontas. Experience the fascination and magic of kaleidoscopes and learn about the history of the shop. Afterwards, head down the street just a few buildings to Paintings In Oil. There are beautiful paintings available on a variety of different canvases, and you can even request a commission piece if you have something specific in mind that you’d… Read More
A Day in Laurens and Pocahontas
Have you ever wanted to travel off the beaten path? Pack up your family for the day and go somewhere new and exciting? Take off on an adventure and discover the best hidden secret in Northwest Iowa – Pocahontas County! Pocahontas County is 579 square miles and is made up of 9 different cities, but 9 cities is probably a little much for one day, so we’ll be highlighting the two biggest for this mini-excursion guide: Laurens and Pocahontas. Only 20 minutes apart, these quaint towns have recreational activities, historical places, and family fun attractions that can’t be found… Read More