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Friends of the Library Book Club
Title: The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules Author: Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg Location: Glenwood City Public Library Date: Feb. 24, 2025 Time: 7:00 Description: 79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no...
Afternoon Book Club
Title: The Color of Water Author: James McBride Location: Glenwood City Public Library Date: Feb. 3, 2025 Time: 12:30 Description: Touches readers of all colors as a vivid portrait of growing up, a haunting meditation on race and identity, and a lyrical valentine to a...
History
Established in 1900 when a board of library commissioners was appointed to oversee 300 books, the Glenwood City Public Library continues its role today as an essential and dynamic community organization. Providing old-fashioned service with a personal touch, the library offers state-of-the-art technologies to meet information needs along with a friendly, cozy gathering space for learning and recreation.
Mission Statement
The Glenwood City Public Library promotes a strong, vibrant community by connecting people to each other and to information, and by providing personal development opportunities and satisfying recreational experiences.
Vision Statement
The library a) offers a safe, accessible, and inviting “home away from home” for community members; b) promotes the joy of reading, the love of learning, and the sharing of ideas; c) provides professional and responsive service to all; d) works in partnership with other community organizations; and e) protects every individual’s right to explore information and ideas in a confidential manner.