OUR NEWSFEED
Read the latest and previous blogs about the Library, beginning with the new website's launch on June 25, 2025!
Published October 20-November 10, 2025
12TH ANNUAL WREATH SALE
From October 15 through November 12, the Library is selling wreaths as a fundraiser for the renovation project. This is the Library's 12th year offering wreath sales, and this year, we are offering two styles of wreaths:
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Plain 17" Wreath for $25
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Decorated 17" Wreath for $30
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Wreaths, including decorations of a bow, pinecones, and holly berries, and supplied by Meyers Nursery. Orders can be purchased by leaving a voicemail, emailing Library Staff, or by dropping into the FFA Historical & Ag Museum on Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-5pm.
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Orders must be prepaid by November 12. Click here to download the order form.
Published August 26-October 20, 2025
INTRODUCING MOMETRIX
Have you used Mometrix yet? Mometrix is a test preparation database that includes a video library of general and specific test preparation study guides and test anxiety tricks. Through the State Library of Iowa, you have access to unlimited access (remote and on-site), usage, views, and customer service support.
The database automatically updates its over 1,000 sample tests, including the ACT, SAT, and so much more. This website is best suited for students of all ages, including post-graduate students returning to the classroom, or completing specialized exams, such as nursing and EMS exams. Create your free account today!
Published August 26-October 20, 2025
ILL DELIVERY SERVICE
Beginning the week of August 4th, our interlibrary loan (ILL) service called IA Shares is moving to a new delivery model. The Library will receive one delivery per week, which will be fulfilled by Iowa's Area Education Agencies (AEA) van delivery service.
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During the transition, deliveries from the current service will be sporadic, and we are losing access to RiverShare, which is the system used by academic libraries. While we can still request items from universities, deliveries will be made via USPS.
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This cut, along with other cuts, is due to funding reduction at the State and Federal levels, specifically with cuts to IMLS.
Published July 18-September 26, 2025
MEET THE DEALT HAND
Meet the professional game masters from the Dealt Hand! Games come in all shapes and sizes to fit consoles, tabletops, and even yards. Games, especially new games, can be expensive and sometimes difficult to learn, especially for the first time.
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The Dealt Hand helps by creating events designed to make it easy to play with friends, family, and strangers. The Dealt Hand has visited the La Porte City Public Library several times and is always a crowd pleaser. If you're new to games, are an expert gamer, or are just looking for something to do, we plan to host the Dealt Hand again, so visit our calendar for details or find the Dealt Hand wherever they're summoned!
Published June 25-July 18, 2025
LUNCH WITH THE LIBRARY
This year, we are continuing to offer Lunch with the Library in City Park on Wednesdays beginning at 11am. Each week, we'll read a few stories and complete an activity with a sponsor, including the La Porte City Police Department.
Additionally, the Library is offering lunches all summer long during the regular hours of operation. Kids from birth through 17 can drop into the Library once a day to grab a prepackaged lunch, which is sponsored by local businesses and organizations invested in La Porte City.
Published June 25-July 18, 2025
LIBRARY RENOVATION DETAILS
It's official! The Library will be renovated, beginning this October 2025. We are thrilled to bring new spaces, new furniture, and new materials to you, but we will need several months to prepare everything.
Additionally, the Library is in the process of rebranding and renaming in a process to honor everyone who had donated to the Library over the years. This rebrand will include a unique opportunity for you to submit a new logo in replacement of the temporary logo.
