Children’s and Young Adult Librarian Position

Posted: June 5, 2023 at 9:10 AM in News
The Decorah Public Library is seeking an energetic leader to fill a full-time Children’s and Young Adult Librarian position. Ideal candidate will be a dynamic, creative individual who has a passion for serving children, young adults, and families and providing transformative library experiences.  Duties include, but will not be limited to: creating, promoting, and overseeing … [Read More]

Coffee and Creativity June Events

Posted: May 31, 2023 at 3:06 PM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library is continuing the Coffee and Creativity program series designed to help build community while being creative. Participants can make simple craft projects while chatting over coffee from 10-11:30 AM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.    The sessions will be led by Lea Lovelace, an arts educator with years of … [Read More]

Family Performances: Summer 2023

Posted: May 30, 2023 at 2:33 PM in Activities News Summer Reading 2023 Youth Programming
Chad Elliot Family Concert Wednesday, 6/7, 11 am International award-winning songwriter, Chad Elliott, will bring art to life in this interactive, heartwarming, giggle-worthy concert for all ages. Wilderman’s Treetop Tales is a collection of whimsical lyrics Chad wrote and illustrated to inspire readers and audiences to embrace their wildest imagination through art, music, and storytelling. … [Read More]

Summer Reading Challenges 2023

Posted: May 30, 2023 at 10:07 AM in Activities Adult Programming News Summer Reading 2023 Youth Programming
Looking for an engaging literacy-based challenge for your family? Decorah Public Library is offering two reading challenges an “Early Literacy” bingo card designed for children 0-5 and another challenge designed for readers of any age. For the Early Literacy Bingo, Decorah Public Library took cues from the “Every Child Ready to Read” early literacy program … [Read More]

June Book Discussions

Posted: May 19, 2023 at 7:41 AM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting five book discussions in June. 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]

May Book Discussions

Posted: April 25, 2023 at 10:49 AM in Activities Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in May. 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]

Email Scam Alert 

Posted: April 13, 2023 at 1:41 PM in Activities Adult Programming News Youth Programming
We have heard of recent scam emails circulating in our area asking people to pay for an overdue item via an online link. We do send out overdue notices via email from time to time. However, we do not charge late fees and we do not ask you to pay online. If you ever have … [Read More]

April Book Discussions

Posted: March 15, 2023 at 9:10 AM in Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in April. 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]

Increased Renewal Limits!

Posted: March 7, 2023 at 2:39 PM in Activities Adult Programming News Youth Programming
RENEWx2! Enjoy more time with materials from DPL! Library users can now renew materials two times. To renew an item, call the library or stop in to the front desk. You may also renew online:  - Log into your account (top right corner of the online catalog)  - Click the "Items Out/Renewals" tab  - Click … [Read More]

March Book Discussions

Posted: February 28, 2023 at 5:12 PM in Adult Programming News
Decorah Public Library staff are hosting six book discussions in March. 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]