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Call the library's children's section at 641-856-6676 or use messenger through Drake Public Library Kids
Drake Public Library

Call the library's children's section at 641-856-6676 or use messenger through Drake Public Library Kids

Drake Public Library

This week at the library! Monday: Little Listeners @ 10:30am Wii Play after school Wednesday: Book Chat; The Lido @ 12:15pm in the Reading Room Thursday: Adult Coloring Group @ 1:30pm …

The Little Listeners just keep getting cuter! Families learning and having fun. There's nothing better. This afternoon is Create Crew for the big kids, who always amaze me with their creativity and…
Drake Public Library

The Little Listeners just keep getting cuter! Families learning and having fun. There's nothing better. This afternoon is Create Crew for the big kids, who always amaze me with their creativity and…

Drake Public Library

This week at the library! Monday: Little Listeners storytime @ 10:30am Wii Play after school Thursday: Adult Coloring @ 1:30pm Create Crew after school Friday: LEGO…

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day.
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. The nation’s libraries play a critical role in our democracy, encouraging readers, educating voters…
Drake Public Library

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day. Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. The nation’s libraries play a critical role in our democracy, encouraging readers, educating voters…

A big thank you to the Drake Public Library Staff for all that they do!  Julie, Pam, Kristin, Tanya and Erin...you are the best! 
-JeNel
Drake Public Library

A big thank you to the Drake Public Library Staff for all that they do! Julie, Pam, Kristin, Tanya and Erin...you are the best! -JeNel

It is a good day to watch the sky and read a book!
Drake Public Library

It is a good day to watch the sky and read a book!

By popular demand, we will be checking out our growing puzzle collection starting Monday, April 8. We have a binder on the main floor with pictures of the puzzles that are available for check out. …
Drake Public Library

By popular demand, we will be checking out our growing puzzle collection starting Monday, April 8. We have a binder on the main floor with pictures of the puzzles that are available for check out. …

Drake Public Library

We are out of eclipse glasses. Thank you Friends of the Drake Public Library for purchasing them for us to hand out. Remember, there is still time to look into making a viewer at home. We found…

UPDATE. Please be aware that we have a limited supply of eclipse glasses and cannot donate to groups, organizations or classrooms.
Drake Public Library

UPDATE. Please be aware that we have a limited supply of eclipse glasses and cannot donate to groups, organizations or classrooms.

Adult Coloring starts at 1:30 today. As you can see, we have a wide variety of options for you.
Drake Public Library

Adult Coloring starts at 1:30 today. As you can see, we have a wide variety of options for you.

Drake Public Library

This week at the library.... Monday @ 10:30am, Little Listeners and after school, WiiPlay Thursday @ 1:30pm, Adult Coloring and after school, Create Crew Friday after school, LEGO Day

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Hours & Address

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

115 Drake Avenue
Centerville, Iowa 52544
Phone: 641-856-6676
Fax: 641-856-6135
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