Chess Instruction/Open Play – March 2, 9, 23, 30
The Perry Public Library will continue to offer space for Chess players to meet, as well as free instruction, on Wednesdays, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the library Community Room, on Saturdays, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., in the library Board Room, or by appointment with instructor David Oliveira. Walk in to meet other Chess players, arrange future matches, or learn how to play the game. For more information, call the library: 515-465-3569.
A Conversation With … Program Series (HH@CLM) – March 10
Everyone is invited to attend a free program series with Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum called A Conversation With…, at 6:00 p.m., on second Thursdays, with the first event on Thursday, March 10. The programs feature a different Perry resident each month, and the first event features Perry Mayor John Andorf. Please join us for our first Conversation With… John Andorf!
Chamber Coffee at HH@CLM – March 11
The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Coffee for Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum, at 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, in the newly re-opened Carnegie Library building. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy coffee and learn more about this beautiful hometown treasure.
Saturday Storytimes – March 12, 19, 26
Saturday Storytimes will continue at Perry Public Library in March, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., in the library Community Room. Saturday March 12 and 26 are bi-lingual events! Join us on Saturdays for stories and more. They’re free, and no registration is needed. For more information, call the library: 515-465-3569.
National Pi Day Program: Wi-Fi and Pie – March 14
March 14, 2022 is National Pi Day. Celebrate with Perry Public Library at our Wi-Fi and Pie mobile device help forum. Staff members will be on hand to introduce hoopla and Bridges/Overdrive to interested patrons and assist individuals in downloading free ebooks, audiobooks, and more onto their mobile devices. And, of course, pie! No registration needed. Walk in and get the help you need to start reading, listening, and watching the free books, audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and more available to you with your library card! There are no dumb questions, and everyone is welcome. For more information, call the library: 515-465-3569.
Spring Break at the Library – March 14-18
Spring Break 2022 is March 14 through 18 for Perry Community Schools, and Perry Public Library is offering a variety of take-home Activity Kits to keep kids busy and entertained during the break, as well as a special event on Saint Patrick’s Day! Yarn Monsters and Yarn-Wrapped Initials, Pool Noodle Aliens and Spiders, Lego Vehicles, Sticker and Paint Sheet kits are all available for kids, free. Get them while they last! And, on Thursday, March 17, plan to come to the St. Patrick’s Day Family Party, at 6:30 p.m., in the library Community Room. A treasure hunt, games, and goodies are all part of the fun. No registration is needed for this free family-friendly program. Please join us!
Monthly Book Club: The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes – March 15
The regular meeting of the Perry Public Library Monthly Book Club will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 16, in the library Community Room. The featured title is The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes. Books are available at the library for participants, and free downloadable versions of the ebooks or audiobooks are frequently available from Bridges/Overdrive or hoopla with your library card. Discussion leader is Library Director Mary Murphy. All book clubs at Perry Public Library are free and open to the public. For more information or to sign up, call the library: 515-465-3569 or visit our website: https://www.perry.lib.ia.us/
3rd Sunday Program: Century & Heritage Farms (HH@ CLM) – March 20
Hometown Heritage @ the Carnegie Library Museum will host a series of programs on third Sundays, beginning Sunday, March 20. The programs will cover a variety of topics of interest to our community. The inaugural 3rd Sunday Program will be Century & Heritage Farms, at 2:00 p.m., at the Carnegie Library Museum. Our guests are local Heritage and Century farmers, who will share their 150-year and 100-year farm histories. Next month: Traditional and Modern Quilting, with an opportunity to learn how to quilt! Join us monthly as we explore and share at these free programs. Everyone is welcome!
Spring Things Storytime Unit Begins – March 22
Kites, flowers, bees, birds, and other Spring Things will be the focus of a new six-week Storytime unit for two age groups at Perry Public library, beginning March 22. The Toddler Time group (ages 18 months – 3 Years) will meet on Tuesdays, and the Fun for Fours & Fives group will meet on Wednesdays, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., in the library Community Room. Stories, songs, age-appropriate activities, crafts, and a snack will be included in the programs. Storytimes are free, but registration is required. Register online: http://www.perry.lib.ia.us, by phone: 515-465-3569, or in person at the library.
Craft Club: Button Trees – March 28
The Perry Public Library Craft Club will meet at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, in the library Community Room. The featured craft will be Button Trees. All interested crafters are invited to participate, but registration is required, as well as a $5 materials fee, by the Monday, March 21 deadline to guarantee your supplies. Register by calling the library: 515-465-3569, online: http://www.perry.lib.is.us, or in person at the library.
Re-Awakening History by Telling Our Own Stories Program Series (HH@CLM) – March 29
The State Historical Society of Iowa, Inc., and Iowa Arts Council will fund a monthly program series offered by Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum, from March to August 2022, called Re-Awakening History by Telling Our Own Stories. A unique program will be offered each month, focusing on our Perry Community, showcasing stories about life in a small Midwestern town and its influences on family, education, work, faith, and loss. The first program is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, at 6:00 p.m., at the Carnegie Library Museum. We invite you to join us each month to celebrate and share our local history.
Virtual Mystery Book Club Events – March 29, 30
The Perry Public Library Mystery Book Club will meet for the March 2022 events on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29-30. All interested readers are invited to join Library Director Mary Murphy for a Zoom book discussion of selected title The Summoning: A Novel by J. P. Smith, at 7:00 p.m., March 29, and join the virtual Author Talk with J. P. Smith at 6:00 p.m. CT, on Wednesday, March 30. Both events are free, but registration is required. Books are available at the library for participants. Call the library for more information: 515-465-3569.
