Armchair Travelogue: Romania

Posted: September 27, 2022 at 3:20 PM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library is hosting an Armchair Travelogue discussion about Romania and William Blacker’s book “Along the Enchanted Way” at 6 p.m. Tuesday October 25 in the library’s mezzanine. The discussion will be facilitated by Paul Gardner and Rebecca Wiese.  “Along the Enchanted Way” tells a story of life and love in Romania after the … [Read More]

October Book Discussions

Posted: September 26, 2022 at 3:08 PM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in October. The groups are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested should call the library at 382-3717 to learn more or to reserve a book. Zoom links are available on the Library’s website or you can email ktorresdal@decorahlibrary.org to be … [Read More]

Job Opening: RSVP Volunteer Coordinator

Posted: September 10, 2022 at 2:01 PM in News RSVP News
The City of Decorah, IA (pop. 7,615) is accepting applications for the part-time (16 hr/week) position of Northeast Iowa Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Coordinator. Ideal candidate will be someone with a collaborative mindset who is passionate about community involvement and volunteer service. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference … [Read More]

YA Friday: Cozy Graphic Novels

Posted: September 8, 2022 at 3:04 PM in Activities Youth Programming
It’s September and this YA Friday we’re in the mood to curl up with a baked good and a book. Looking for something autumnal to read this weekend? Check-out our list of cozy graphic novels...for art and autumn ethusiasts of all ages. [Read More]

YA Friday: Hopepunk

Posted: September 8, 2022 at 7:25 AM in Activities Youth Programming
It's YA Friday and this week we're spotlighting: Hopepunk, a subgenre of speculative fiction, fantasy, and scifi. Works in the hopepunk subgenre are about characters fighting for positive change, radical kindness, and communal responses to challenges.  According to Alexandra Rowland, who coined the term on Tumblr, "Hopepunk isn’t ever about submission or acceptance: It’s about … [Read More]