Denver Public Library, Iowa

05/27/2026

We have three painted lady butterflies that emerged from their chrysalis! Waiting to see if number 4 does anything. They get sugar water to eat while their wings are hardening. We will have a butterfly release in our pollinator garden on Monday, June 1 at 11:00!

05/26/2026

We have our summer bookmark winners! There were so many great entries for the theme “Plant A Seed, Read”, we couldn’t pick just one. These will be sent off to the printers and we’ll have them available all summer long.

05/22/2026

We have our first zoo challenge finishers! Olivia recommends Elephants Can’t Fly and Jack’s favorite was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. Enjoy your free tickets to the Blank Park Zoo!

05/21/2026

Today is our last story time of the school year! Join us at 10:30 for some stories about butterflies and a spring sticker sheet activity.

05/20/2026

We are so excited to announce that we're launching a reading challenge for all kids ages 2-12! Read 10 picture books, or 3 chapter books to complete your punch card. Stop into the library and tell us what you've read and we'll punch your card for you. Once you've filled your punch card, you will earn a free children's ticket to the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines! This challenge will run as long as we have tickets left, but once they're gone, they're gone!

05/20/2026

🧩 Puzzle lovers! We need to clear some room on our puzzle shelves for new donations. $1 each, pieces may or may not be all accounted for!

05/20/2026

Big day at the library today! Transfer day for our caterpillars - they are now in the net and we are anxiously awaiting butterflies!

At 10:00 we’ll have a hot fresh pot of State Street Coffee, come grab some and chat with us while you browse the shelves!

After school 2:30-3:45 will be our final Lego Club meeting of this school year!

We hope to see you today. 📚 ☕️ 🐛 🦋

05/19/2026

New on the shelves this week!

05/18/2026

4 on the lid in a chrysalis..unfortunately one did not make it through the weekend 😕. Now, we wait! 🦋

05/18/2026

🖍️🖍️🖍️Don't forget, we're reducing our stress by coloring tonight! This event is for ages 16 and up - we hope you join us!

🖍️Coloring isn't just for kids! Adults who color can enjoy these benefits:
-reduction of stress, anxiety, or depression
-increased mindfulness
-lowered heart rate
-enjoying a creative outlet without needing special skills
-improved fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Anyone ages 16 and up can join us to color on Monday, May 18. We will have all the supplies, but if you prefer your own, feel free to bring them! You can also bring in snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.