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Monday & Wednesday: 11:00 - 6:00

Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 - 8:00

Friday & Saturday: 11:00 - 5:00

 

Phone: 712-423-1733

Fax: 712-433-4622

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Featured Events

Sep 22
Living with Diabetes
Sep 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join Sue McLaughlin, Burgess Health Center, as she talks about living with diabetes. (More information to come)

Sep 22
Veterans Coffee
Sep 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Join our local Veterans for coffee and conversations!

Sep 23
Kids' Club Afterschool STEAM Program
Sep 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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Onawa Public Library Afterschool Club

 Every Wednesday

1:30 – 2:00 drop off and snack

2:00 – 3:00 STEAM Program

Kids are welcome to come to the library and use our STEAM kits during regular library hours as long as they are following library rules

Bus #24 (GREEN Bus) will drop the kids off at the library. Your child must have a note to ride the bus every time they are to come to the library! This is for their safety to ensure they are where they are supposed to be! It is your responsibility to ensure your child knows how to get home after the program.

All school age kids are welcome! Preregistration is not required at this time but please ensure your child knows how to contact you! Please let us know if your child has a food allergy that we need to plan for.

High School kids encouraged to volunteer to help!

webmaster@onawa.com         Onawa Public Library         712-423-1733

Sep 23
TEENS!!!
Sep 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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Teen After School Program

(Grades 6 - 12th)

Will Meet Every Wednesday
1:30-2:00 Snack
2:00-3:00 STEAM Program


Will Meet In Genealogy Room (north of the teen room)

Sep 28
Kiwanis
Sep 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Local clubs look out for our communities and the international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. We are generous with our time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way.

For more than a century, Kiwanis has created opportunities for children to be curious, safe and healthy regardless of the community in which they live. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen.

Sep 29
Veterans Coffee
Sep 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Join our local Veterans for coffee and conversations!

Sep 29
Menopause & Me: Taking Control of Your Health
Sep 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join Dr. Shannon Kennedy for an empowering & informative evening. Whether you're approaching menopause, experiencing symptoms, or supporting a loved one, this presentation offers practical information, evidence-based guidance, and a welcoming space for discussion. 

What you'll learn: Understanding menopause & perimenopause; Common symptoms & treatment options; Hormonal & non-hormonal approaches to symptom management; nutrition, exercise, & healthy lifestyle strategies; trusted resources & answers to your questions.

Reserve your seat! RSVP: Janel @ 712-423-1525

Sep 30
Kids' Club Afterschool STEAM Program
Sep 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

kids club logo.jpg

Onawa Public Library Afterschool Club

 Every Wednesday

1:30 – 2:00 drop off and snack

2:00 – 3:00 STEAM Program

Kids are welcome to come to the library and use our STEAM kits during regular library hours as long as they are following library rules

Bus #24 (GREEN Bus) will drop the kids off at the library. Your child must have a note to ride the bus every time they are to come to the library! This is for their safety to ensure they are where they are supposed to be! It is your responsibility to ensure your child knows how to get home after the program.

All school age kids are welcome! Preregistration is not required at this time but please ensure your child knows how to contact you! Please let us know if your child has a food allergy that we need to plan for.

High School kids encouraged to volunteer to help!

webmaster@onawa.com         Onawa Public Library         712-423-1733

Sep 30
TEENS!!!
Sep 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

teenpic.jpg

Teen After School Program

(Grades 6 - 12th)

Will Meet Every Wednesday
1:30-2:00 Snack
2:00-3:00 STEAM Program


Will Meet In Genealogy Room (north of the teen room)

Library Hours

  • Monday            11:00 - 6:00
  • Tuesday           11:00 - 8:00
  • Wednesday     11:00 - 6:00
  • Thursday         11:00 - 8:00
  • Friday              11:00 - 5:00
  • Saturday          11:00 - 5:00
  • Sunday            Closed

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Phone: 712-423-1733
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