The Kalona Public Library is coming off of a year that saw their highest circulation numbers, along with record-breaking participation in their summer reading program. They hope to continue that success with a variety of events open to the public in January.

Two book clubs will meet in the library program room at the end of the month. The Last Tuesday Book Club meets at noon on Wednesday, January 25 to discuss “Dull Knifes Of Pine Ridge” by Joe Starita. The Last Monday Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30 to discuss “The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Copies of both books are available at the library.

Additionally, the Kalona Public Library hosts Storytime on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Toddler Storytime on Fridays at 10 a.m. Board Game Club is open for all ages and meets on Wednesdays at 2:30. Tech Help Thursdays for laptops, smartphones, e-readers, and other devices are available each Thursday at 10 a.m. On Wednesday’s, beginning January 25 the library will hold their Early Out Hang Out, with fun activities for K-5 students.

For more information about events at the Kalona Public Library, email director@kalonalibrary.org, or call 319-656-3501.