Storytime-To-Go Kits

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, children ages 3 to 6 are invited to pick up a storytime-to-go kit with early literacy activities!
Game Day

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us after school for a variety of games throughout the library, including the Nex Playground and traditional board games like chess!
Mah-Jongg

Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m., adults are invited to join us in learning to play the game, Mah-Jongg. Beginners are welcome!
Lego Saturdays

Every Saturday, between 10:30-1:30 p.m., all ages are invited to come hang out at the library and build with Legos. Every week there’s a different challenge to meet, or build whatever your imagination can create! Children under the age of 8 need a caregiver present!
STEAM, Motion and Gravity

Monday, November 9, 2026, at 3:45 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us for STEAM, where will explore motion and gravity!
Game Night

On the second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., all ages are invited to join us for our monthly game night!
Thankful Storytime

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., children ages 3 to 6 are invited to join us for Thankful Storytime, where we will explore all the things we have to be thankful for this season!
Crafternoon Watercolors

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us for Crafternoon Watercolors, where we will use real leaves in watercolor paintings and create some wonderful works of art!
Toddler Time

Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., children ages 0-3 are invited to join us for Toddler Time, where they can move, sing, and play!
Makerspace

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 3:45 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us for Makerspace, where they can make musical instruments!
November Book Club

Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., adults may join us for our discussion of The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb!
Turkey Storytime

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., children ages 3 to 6 are invited to join us for Turkey Storytime!
Fall Leaves with Kylie Holdorf

Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us for a program about fall leaves with our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf!
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship ( S.E.L.F.) Solar System

Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., seniors are invited to join us for the SELF program about the solar system with O'Brien county naturalist Kylie Holdorf, followed by treats and conversation!
STEAM Robots

Monday, November 23, 2026, at 3:45 p.m., children ages 6 to 16 are invited to join us for our STEAM program featuring rad robots!
Storytime Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 10:15 a.m., children ages 3 to 6 are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Storytime!
Crafternoon Thanksgiving Cards

Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Crafternoon, where we will be creating Thanksgiving cards and ornaments after school!
Hokday Closure

Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, the library will be closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday!
Crafternoon: Stress Balls

Monday, November 30, 2026, at 3:45 p.m., children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join us for Crafternoon, where we will make homemade stress balls!
Libby Change

Starting October 15, 2026, Libby will require users to enter a PIN to log in to their account. This is the same PIN/password that you use to log in the online catalog. Don’t have a PIN? In person, staff can help set up a PIN for you. If you have any questions, call 712-324-2442!
Reading Dragon Registration

Starting Monday, October 5, 2026, children grades Kindergarten through 12th are invited to register for Reading Dragons on Beanstack!

Sheldon Public Library

Welcome to the Sheldon Public Library! Sheldon Public Library's mission is to enrich its community by providing information, serving as a gathering place, fostering readers, and stimulating creativity. Sheldon Public Library is located at 925 4th Avenue in Sheldon, Iowa 51201. You can contact us at 712-324-2442.

Sheldon Public Library is open Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Tuesday through Friday, we are open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Saturdays, we are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and on Sundays, we are closed.