STEAM

On Monday, October 26th at 3:45 p.m., drop in after school to explore all the fun you can have with dominoes. This program is for ages 6 – 11.
Bake and Share

On Monday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m., join us for our first, Bake and Share. Everyone attending must bring 1 baked good, preferably a dessert, per person or family. Please bring your recipe card so you can share your recipe with other participants. This program is for adults.
Pumpkin Storytime

We hope to see you Tuesday, October 27th at 10:15 am for our Pumpkin Storytime. Ages 3-6 are welcome!
Makerspace

On Wednesday, October 28th at 2:30 p.m., join us after school to make your own Halloween costume! This program is for ages 6 – 16.
Spooktacular Storytime

You can come to our Spooktacular Storytime in costume if you wish. It is on Thursday, October 29th at 10:15 am. Ages 0-6 are welcome.
Trick or Treat

On Friday, October 30th at 4:30 p.m., stop in at the library during downtown trick-or-treat for some non-food goodies! All ages are welcome.
Steam Whatever

Join us for STEAM after school Monday, November 2nd at 3:45 p.m. to build whatever your imagination dreams up. Ages 6-16 are welcome.
Storytime-To-Go Kits

Pick up a storytime-to-go kit with early literacy activities and crafts for ages 3-6. New kits are available on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Kits are available every day.
Leaf Storytime

Join us Tuesday, November 3rd at 10:15 a.m. for this fun storytime all about leaves! This program is for ages 3-6.
Game Day

Join us after school Wednesday, November 4th at 2:30 p.m. for Game Day. We will play a variety of games throughout the library from the Next Playground to traditional board games like chess. Ages 6-16 are welcome.
Mah-Jongg

Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. join us in learning to play the game, Mah-Jongg.

Beginners are welcome. This program is for adults.
Lego Saturdays

Every Saturday, between 10:30-1:30 p.m., 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! Lego Saturdays is for all ages. Children under the age of 8 need a caregiver present.
STEAM, Motion and Gravity

Children aged 6-16 may join us after school on Monday, November 9th at 3:45 p.m. for STEAM. We will explore motion and gravity.
Game Night

Join us on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for our monthly game night. This activity is for all ages.
Thankful Storytime

Join us Tuesday, November 10th @10:15 a.m. for Thankful Storytime. We will explore all the things we have to be thankful for this season! This program is for ages 3-6.
Crafternoon Watercolors

On Wednesday, November 11th @ 2:30 p.m. we will welcome you to Crafternoon Watercolors. Use real leaves in your watercolor paintings and make some wonderful works of art! Children ages 6-16 are welcome.
Toddler Time

Children ages 0-3 may join us for Toddler Time on Thursday, November 12th @ 10:15 a.m. Bring your little ones to the library to move, sing, and play!
Makerspace

We hope you can make it to Makerspace on Monday, November 16th at 3:45 p.m. Come make musical instruments here at the library! Children aged 6-16 may participate.
Book Club November

Adults may join us in our discussion of The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb, on Monday, November 16th, 2026 at 6:30 pm.
Turkey Storytime

It's time for Turkey Storytime. On Tuesday, November 17th at 10:15 a.m. we will have a fun storytime all about turkeys! This activity if for ages 3-6.
Fall Leaves with Kylie Holdorf

Children aged 6-16 can learn all about fall leaves on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:30 p.m. We will hear how trees prepare for winter with our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf!
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship ( S.E.L.F.) Solar System

Join our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf, on Thursday, November 19th from 10-11 a.m. to learn all about the solar system. This SELF program is for seniors and is followed by treats and conversation.
STEAM Robots

Children aged 6-16 may join us on November 23rd at 3:45 p.m. for our STEAM program. Come after school to explore our rad robots!
Storytime Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving Storytime is on Tuesday, November 24th at 10:15 a.m. Children aged 3-6 are welcome to come celebrate Thanksgiving with us.
Crafternoon Thanksgiving Cards

We hope you can join us for Crafternoon on Wednesday, November 25th at 2:30 p.m. You will be creating Thanksgiving cards and ornaments after school! Children aged 6-11 are welcome.
Hokday Closure

The Sheldon Public Library is closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Crafternoon: Stress Balls

Drop in after school on Monday, November 30th at 3:45 p.m. to make your own homemade stress ball! Children aged 6-11 are welcome.
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 October 5th, you can register for Reading Dragons on Beanstack. This activity is for children, Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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.