Mason City Public Library

09/01/2026

Join us Tuesday, September 8th at 1 p.m.!

Linda Betsinger McCann has written twelve nonfiction books about Iowa history. She will be speaking about her books at the Mason City Public Library on Sept. 8, at 1 pm and will have copies of all her books for sale. They are $20 each and she can only take cash or check. Join us and learn more about Iowa's history!

This program is sponsored by the Mason City Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.

09/01/2026

Looking for something new to watch? September is the perfect time to discover your next favorite series. Kanopy's TV Series in September collection features critically acclaimed dramas, documentaries, and comedies available free with your MCPL library card. Browse the collection and find something new to binge! Stream now: https://www.kanopy.com/en/masoncitylib/category/866

08/27/2026

Linda Betsinger McCann has written twelve nonfiction books about Iowa history. She will be speaking about her books at the Mason City Public Library on Sept. 8, at 1 pm and will have copies of all her books for sale. They are $20 each and she can only take cash or check. Join us and learn more about Iowa's history!

This program is sponsored by the Mason City Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.

08/24/2026

The Mason City Public Library now subscribes to the River Register! You can find it by the main Circulation Desk next to the Globe Gazette.

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The River Register delivers trusted local news across Mason City, Nora Springs, Rockford, Rudd, and surrounding North Iowa communities. Proudly owned by Nelson Media Company.

08/13/2026

Join us on Friday for music in the Commons!
Neal Simmons will perform between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, August 14th

08/04/2026

Do you have a Kanopy account? Kanopy is a free, ad-free on-demand video streaming platform offering a large collection of independent films, classic cinema, documentaries, and children's programming available to our patrons. Access requires a valid library card. Go to https://www.kanopy.com/en/masoncitylib to get started today!

Curious what our librarians recommend on Kanopy? Go to https://boxd.it/W4nT0 to see our staff picks!

07/24/2026

Join us today in the Commons for Friday Live Music with Michael Betz from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!