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.
STEAM

On Monday, October 26th at 3:45 p.m., drop in after school to explore all the fun you can have with dominoes. 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. 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 28that 2:30 p.m., join us after school to make your own Halloween costume! 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
Steam Whatever

STEAM - Monday, November 2nd @ 3:45 p.m. Join us after school to build whatever your imagination dreams up. Ages 6-16.
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

Leaf Storytime - Tuesday, November 3rd @ 10:15 a.m. Join us for this fun storytime all about leaves! For ages 3-6.
Game Day

Game Day - Wednesday, November 4th @ 2:30 p.m. Join us after school to play a variety of games throughout the library from the Next Playground to traditional board games like chess. For ages 6-16.
Mah-Jongg

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

Beginners are welcome. 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

STEAM - Monday, November 9th @ 3:45 p.m. Join us after school to explore motion and gravity. Ages 6-16.
Game Night

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

Thankful Storytime - Tuesday, November 10th @10:15 a.m. Explore all the things we have to be thankful for this season at story time! For ages 3-6.
Crafternoon Watercolors

Crafternoon - Wednesday, November 11th @ 2:30 p.m. Use real leaves in your watercolor paintings and make some wonderful works of art! For ages 6-16.
Toddler Time

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

Makerspace - Monday, November 16th @ 3:45 p.m. Come make musical instruments here at the library! For ages 6-16.
Book Club November

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

Turkey Storytime - Tuesday, November 17th @ 10:15 a.m. Join us for this fun storytime all about turkeys! For ages 3-6.
Fall Leaves with Kylie Holdorf

Fall Leaves with Kylie Holdorf - Wednesday, November 18th @ 2:30 p.m. Learn all about fall leaves and how trees prepare for winter with our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf! For ages 6-16.
Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship ( S.E.L.F.) Solar System

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

STEAM - Monday, November 23rd @ 3:45 p.m. Join us after school to explore with some rad robots! For ages 6-16.
Storytime Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Storytime - Tuesday, November 24th @ 10:15 a.m. Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us at storytime! For ages 3-6.
Crafternoon Thanksgiving Cards

Crafternoon - Wednesday, November 25th @2:30 p.m. Create Thanksgiving cards and ornaments after school! For ages 6-11.
Hokday Closure

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

Crafternoon - Monday, November 30th @ 3:45 p.m. Drop in after school to make your own homemade stress ball! For ages 6-11.

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.