Welcome to April, 2025

Looking for Board Members

The Melcher-Dallas Public Library is in need of 2 new board members! 

Stop in and ask Lori how you can help, by filling a spot on the Board!

Word of the Month!

Aplomb...self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.  Despite stage-freight, with great aplomb she walked onto the stage to give her speech.

Come Craft With Me!

No adult craft projects are planned for April.

Maddy Davis will be hosting a children's craft project on April 12th.  The event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Donations are accepted and appreciated so that we can continue to buy craft supplies.

Remember

Impact will be at the library on April 1, 2025.  This is your opportunity to sign up for energy assistance.  Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FYI

Plans are in the works for the annual Summer Reading Program...more information to follow as it becomes available.

At this time we don't have concrete information regarding the Summer Meals for Kids program.  There are individuals at work trying to bring the meals to Melcher-Dallas, but,  it will depend on whether or not we meet the criteria of the program.

 

 

Free WiFi, at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library!

The library offers free Wifi and the password is FreeWifi1

From an item on local news reports, it sounds like we may be able to once again obtain passes through  Adventure Pass by the end of May.  Stayed tuned for more information as it becomes available.

What:  Adventure Pass (two adults and two children) to Blank Park Zoo and

the Science Center of Iowa - Once per Adult library card in a calendar year.

What will I need to reserve/use the pass:  valid adult Library card and a valid photo ID

How to reserve:  Go to the Web site and reserve your tickets, print your tickets and enjoy

Web site:  click here

If you need to cancel or change a reservation, contact the library at least 1 day prior to your reserved day.  If canceled in time, you may reserve a pass to that venue at a later date.  (641-947-6700)

Paid for by the Friends of the Melcher-Dallas Public

 

News of Interest to the Community!

April 1, 2025 Impact at the library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is your opportunity to apply for energy assistance.

April 4, 2025  Kindergarten Round-Up .  8-10 a.m. and Noon -2p.m. call 641-947-3151 to register for one of the round-up times and to receive a packet of information.

April 19,2025 10a.m. -noon the Community Center is the place to be for children 0-6th grade.  The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, and giving out a toy and a sack of candy for each child.

April 26, 2025 7p.m. -10 p.m. will be the Melcher-Dallas Prom.

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Please be aware that burning garbage is prohibited by City Ordinance 105.11. We have had several complaints regarding this issue. Organic yard waste is permitted if originating from your own property. Violations are su4bject to monetary penalties.

The first Wednesday of every month is Pizza Lunch at the Senior Center.  Cost is $4, and sides are available to share.  11:30 a.m.  Please call the day before or by 10 a.m. the day of, so that they know how much pizza they need to order.  641-891-7009 0r 641-947-4911  You may bring a dish to share but it is not required.  Everyone is welcome to this monthly event. This group also meets the third Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m.

Melcher Dallas Notification/Alert System Launched

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For several months now, City Staff have been working to set up a Notification/Alert System to allow better communication with our residents.  This system is hosted by Everbridge.  Now, critical alerts about our water supply, community events, or other important information can be sent out quickly so everyone can stay informed.  We have set up a web page “Stay Informed with Alerts” with links that will allow you to sign up and learn more information about the Notifications and Alerts.  There was more information sent out with your water bill this month.  Please spread the word so your neighbors can stay informed as well.

 

Reading suggestions

New additions to the Melcher-Dallas Public Library...Check us out ....Library cards are FREE

To check the availability of a book or movie, please go to our Follett Destiny Web site at:

melcherdallaslibrary.follettdestiny.com

If we don't have the article you are seeking you might want to check out our

Bridges Web site/Iowa's eLibrary!  http://bridges.lib.overdrive.com When you arrive at the site, enter your library as the Melcher-Dallas Public Library and your password will be your patron number from your library card.  You do need to enter a zero before the numbers of your library card.  Example:  P 0111  

Thank you for visiting our Web site!  for questions, please call the library at 641-947-6700.

 

 

Recent, New, and Donated Books at the Melcher-Dallas Public Library

 

New Book List Fiscal year 2022-2023

August 2022

Lightning Down                                                                                                           Tom Clavin

Rebecca’s Amish Heart Restored                                                                               Tracy Fredrychowski

Emma’s Amish Faith Tested                                                                                         Tracy Fredrychowski

The Maid                                                                                                                       Nita Prose

Escape                                                                                                                          James Patterson

The Butterfly Effect                                                                                                         Rachel McKenny

Vortex                                                                                                                             Catherine Coulter           

Two Sisters’ Secret                                                                                                          Diane T Holmes

Zeroes                                                                                                                             Scott Westerfeld

Swarm                                                                                                                             Scott Westerfeld

Nexus                                                                                                                             Scott Westerfeld

The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane                                                                                Kate O’Shaughnessy

Sunset on Moonlight Beach                                                                                             Sheila Roberts

Sugar and Salt                                                                                                                 Susan Wiggs

Reckoning                                                                                                                        Catherine Coulter

Mornings on Main                                                                                                             Jodi Thomas

All the Missing Girls                                                                                                         Megan Miranda

Triangle                                                                                                                            Katharine Weber

Telling the Bees                                                                                                                Peggy Hesketh

The Storyteller                                                                                                                  Jodi Picoult

The Alice Network                                                                                                             Kate Quinn

This Tender Land                                                                                                              William Kent Krueger

The Lager Queen of Minnesota                                                                                        J. Ryan Stradal

September 2022              

The Recovery Agent                                                                                                        Janet Evanovich

Waiting for Love                                                                                                               Marie Force       

Season for Love                                                                                                                Marie Force

The Best is Yet to Come                                                                                                   Debbie Macomber

Shattered                                                                                                                         James Patterson

Wolves of the Tundra                                                                                                        Samuel Seeker

The Last Thing HeTold Me                                                                                                Laura Dave

The 6:20 Man                                                                                                                    David Baldacci

Northwind                                                                                                                          Gary Paulsen

The Apple Creek Announcement                                                                                      Wanda Brunstetter

Longing for Love                                                                                                               Marie Force

Meant to Be Yours                                                                                                            Susan Mallery

The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane                                                                                     Dee MacDonald

The Runaway Wife                                                                                                          Dee MacDonald

Time for Love                                                                                                                   arie Force