City of Emmetsburg, Iowa

Library Closed
2023-11-11 | IA
The library will be closed Saturday in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Candle Creek Winter Candle Class
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Willow Tree Garden Center, 2103 19th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/1044991880269777/

Rotary Trivia Night
2023-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Rotary Trivia Night, “Sea to Shining Sea”, at the VFW in Emmetsburg. The doors open at 6:00 and the game starts at 7:00. $75 for a team of up to 6 people, or individuals may register at the door for $15 to get added to a team. Cash bar by the VFW. Free popcorn or nachos will be available for a purchase. Pre-register your team at Hughes Pharmacy. Mulligans will be available to purchase. First place prize is $200, 2nd place is $100 and door prizes for those who pre-register. Proceeds will go toward Rotary Community Projects.

Classics at the Riviera - "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
2023-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Watch classic movies at the Riviera Theatre in Emmetsburg on the second Sunday of each month at 4:30 PM. Free admission! Classics at the Riviera is sponsored by the Palo Alto County Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation.

Cornhole Tournament
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17 | Smith Wellness Center, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Wellness Center is joining the fun along with the libraries for International Games Month! This week, a Cornhole tournament will run all week. Be sure to inquire at the desk about being paired up with an opponent and other tournament information. This event is open to the public free of charge.

Preschool Storytime
2022-10-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Join the children’s librarian in Room 10 (Community Room), for a beloved storybook. Bring your preschool-aged children to the library for a half-hour of books, stories and crafts. No registration required. Contact the library for title information. For children aged three to five and their caregivers.

Horizons Bingo
2023-05-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Family Life Center – First United Methodist Church, 711 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The community is invited to play bingo with the Horizons Members at the Family Life Center every Monday at 1:30 PM.

Video Game Hangout
2023-11-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Video games are not excluded from the International Games Month festivities. At this program, the library will have available Super Smash Bros. to play afterschool. For ages 8 and up. Please register in advance. Light refreshments will be provided.

Afterschool Homework Help
2023-11-06 15:45 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library will offer “Afterschool Homework Help” from 3:45 – 5:00 pm.
A member of the library staff will be available to help children with their assigned work and will have practice materials in various subjects available during this time. Priority will be given to those who have scheduled in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. Priority will be given to children needing help with school work assigned by a teacher.
For advanced help, the library staff can even help facilitate using HelpNow from BrainFuse, live tutors available through the library’s website.

Bingo @ VFW
2022-07-04 17:30 - 21:00 | VFW, 3205 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Bingo is held at the VFW. Doors open at 5:00 with a light meal followed by early bird Bingo at 6:30P. Regular Bingo begins at 7:00P.

Emmetsburg City Council Meeting
2022-03-14 18:00 - 18:30 | City Hall, 2021 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers.

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-03-08 07:00 - 08:00 | City Hall, 2021 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 AM at City Hall Council Chambers.

Popcorn-Time Movie
2022-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Popcorn-Time Movie Emmetsburg Public Library, Room 17
Join us for a movie and popcorn. You do not need to sign up in advance. Call the library or visit our website for title information.

Board Game Demo: Scythe
2023-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The International Games Month festivities continue with another board game demo. This week it is Stonemaier Games’ Scythe. In this blockbuster strategy game, five factions vie for dominance in a war-torn, mech-filled, dieselpunk 1920s Europe. Come see what this much-loved game is all about. Ages 14 and up. Light refreshments will be provided.

ILCC Cornhole Club Cornhole Demo
2023-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Smith Wellness Center, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Whether you have heard it called “bags” or “cornhole,” there will be a group of competitive players available to show you how to play. Get tips and have a good time with Jesse and the gang–part of the International Games Month festivities! This event is free and registration is not required. The public is welcome.
Smith Wellness Center Gym

"Toddlertime" @ the Library
2023-01-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library presents “Toddlertime!” every Wednesday from 10:30-11:00 AM.
Toddlertime is a very special storytime for toddlers ages 13 months- 36 months. Toddlertime will include stories, movement and dance, and rhymes. Parents are required to attend toddlertime.

"Toddlertime" @ the Library
2023-03-01 11:00 - 11:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library presents “Toddlertime!” Toddlertime is a very special storytime for toddlers ages 13 months- 36 months. Toddlertime will include stories, movement and dance, and rhymes. Parents are required to attend toddlertime.

Wacky Wednesdays Fun Day
2023-11-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Join the children’s librarian for a special early out storytime! This week’s theme is: “Game Day.” For children in Kindergarten through the 4th Grade. Snacks will be provided!

Board Games and Ice Cream
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Celebrate International Games Month with games and ice cream sundaes! Only those participating in the games will receive ice cream sundaes! For children in the 5th grade and up. Please register in advance.

Lego Club
2023-10-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Come enjoy at the library! Build a fun scene with Lego and Duplo blocks! This program is intended for children old enough to not put peices in their mouth.

TOPS® Meeting
2021-07-28 16:15 - 17:30 | Emmetsburg Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce Office, 1121 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
TOPS® held every Wednesday at the Iowa Welcome Center (1121 Broadway). Weigh in @ 4:30. Meeting from 5:00-5:30P.

Fresh Winter Wreath Class
2023-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Willow Tree Garden Center, 2103 19th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Nov 15: https://www.facebook.com/events/701014068604290/
Nov 24: https://www.facebook.com/events/1017889712813182/

Shelf Indulgence Book Club
2023-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Join us for our monthly book club at The Shores at Five Island community center, sponsored by the Emmetsburg Public Library. The Shelf Indulgence Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Contact the library for your copy to read before the meeting. Then, join us at The Shores for a book discussion in a room with a lovely view and tasty food and drink specials.

Spruce Tip Class
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Social Market, 1017 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/661909435731370/

PACHS Auxiliary Bake Sale & Chamber Coffee
2023-11-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Palo Alto County Health System, 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
PACHS Auxiliary Bake Sale and Chamber Coffee at the Health Ed Room at Palo Alto County Hospital. Chamber Coffee is 9:30 – 10:30. The Mobile Scrub Trailer will be onsite in the parking lot and the Gift Shop will be open for purchases.

Pokémon TCG Tournament
2023-11-17 15:30 - 17:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Following the success of August’s Back-to-School Pokémon TCG Tournament, the library staff knew they had to do another Pokémon tournament for International Games Month in November. Here it is! This tournament will be a draft-style tournament, where participants pay $10.00 and get 4 Pokémon TCG packs, from which they make a deck and compete. More packs and other prizes await the top finishers! All players must register and pay by 5:30P on Wednesday, November 15th. Light refreshments are provided, but are not allowed in the gaming area.

Game Night at The Shores
2023-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Game Night at the Shores at Five Island. This is a free evening of fun and games hosted by the Emmetsburg Public Library. The library will have a selection of board games and card games on hand, or you are welcome to ring your own.

Holiday Ceramics Program
2023-11-18 12:30 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Come select a holiday ceramics piece to paint at library’s program featuring D & L Ceramics. They bring the pieces ready to paint, the paints and the paint brushes! You do the painting, and create a cherished holiday decoration for your home or a loved one. There is no charge for this program. Please register in advance.

Steak Night
2023-11-18 17:00 - 21:00 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Steak night at The Shores at Five Island. Call 712-852-3422 for reservations.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service
2023-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Bethany Lutheran Church, 703 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Ministerial Association invites the community to the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship Service at Bethany Lutheran Church, 703 Broadway in Emmetsburg. Worship service will be led by community clergy.
