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Friends of the Library Book Club
Title: Forty Acres Deep Author: Michael Perry Location: Glenwood City Public Library Date: April 22, 2024 Time: 7:00 Description: When farmer Harold wakes to find his wife dead beside him in bed and snow threatening to crush the last life from his dwindling farm, he...
Afternoon Book Club
Title: The Sweetness of Water Author: Nathan Harris Location: Glenwood City Public Library Date: May 6, 2024 Time: 12:30 Description: In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry—freed by the Emancipation Proclamation—seek refuge on the homestead...
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.