Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. In rural Iowa, we understand that farms grow food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. The idea of this theme looks at the library as a community table where, instead of food, we feast on ideas.

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We are living in tumultuous times when people often find themselves at odds with their neighbors, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, one in three Americans are experiencing regular feelings of loneliness. The best way to combat isolation and loneliness is by having communities with strong social infrastructures. As community hubs and places where people of all backgrounds are welcome, libraries are in a wonderful position to aid in the fight against division and loneliness. 

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During the next two months, the library will host a range of free activities for children, tweens, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching reading goals.

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Join us this summer in a field of books as we Plant a Seed, Read!