Big Book Sale!
The Emmetsburg Public Library’s annual book sale will be available during the public library’s scheduled hours. Hardcovers, audiobooks, and playaways will sell for $1.00. Paperbacks will sell for $.50. May 15-20 - ALL DAY
The Emmetsburg Public Library’s annual book sale will be available during the public library’s scheduled hours. Hardcovers, audiobooks, and playaways will sell for $1.00. Paperbacks will sell for $.50. May 15-20 - ALL DAY
The community is invited to play bingo with the Horizons Members at the Family Life Center every Monday at 1:00 PM.
Celebrate the end of the school year at the Emmetsburg Public Library! Expect fun summer-themed activities. For kids K-4th grade. Snacks will be served!
Chamber Coffee hosted by Lakeside Lutheran Nursing Home in honor of National Nursing Home week. The public is invited for coffee and treats.
Gaming After Hours at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Come play a library-favorite board game after hours at the library. Light refreshments will be served. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Tween/Teen/ Adult Summer Reading Sign Up Begins at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Sign up for the library’s annual summer reading program and earn prizes for attending programs and reading books! This sign up is for participants ages 10 and up. 4th grade and under sign ups will start in June.
Creative Writing Contest Begins at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Patrons are welcome to submit their favorite original writing to be on display for the duration of SRP. The pieces will be available for viewing throughout the library, and people are encouraged to vote for their favorite. A prize will be awarded to the submission with […]
Chocolate Factory Tour at the Emmetsburg Public Library. Join us as we tour the library’s chocolate factory based on the childhood favorite Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
Summer Reading Kickoff Concert. Emmetsburg Public Library will host folk-duo Hungrytown. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading while simultaneously earning points towards your summer reading goals.
E-Waste Recycling in Emmetsburg. Shamrock Recycling will be collecting on North Side of Hwy 18 on Wednesday, Mary 24 and the South side of Hwy 18 Thursday, May 25. Items must be at curbside by 7:30 AM. Please note NO microwaves or vacuum cleaners will be collected. Anyone with questions, are encouraged to contact Mike […]
On Their Own and OK will be hosted at the Emmetsburg Public Library. This program, taught by ISU Extension, gives parents peace of mind while preparing students for the summer months and time spent home alone. This program is free to participants, but space is limited. Please register by calling 712-852-4009. Only registered students will […]
Chamber Coffee hosted by the Reporter-Democrat celebrating their new office remodel. Everyone is invited for coffee and treats.
Pokémon Club meets at the Emmetsburg Public Library, Room 14, every Friday. The club's main focus will be learning and playing the Pokémon Trading Card game, but all Pokémon activities are encouraged. Expect treats, prizes, and crafts with each week offering something different. There is no cost, and you do not need to sign up […]
Emmetsburg City Hall, EMU offices, and the Emmetsburg Public Library will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. Monday's solid waste route will be collected on Tuesday, May 30.
The VFW Memorial Day Ceremonies will begin with a parade from the Methodist Church and process toward Five Island Lake for a program to honor deceased sailors. At 9:30 following this lakeshore program, all participants will move to the cemetery where services will resume at the monument erected in memory of those veterans of all […]
Residential Clean up Week in Emmetsburg. $15 permit is required and must be purchased in at City Hall in advance of your pick up day. Pickup day corresponds with normal solid waste pickup day. Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. This is the only day that […]
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PO Box 417
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
712-852-4030