206 North Railroad Street

Sumner, IA 50674

563-578-3324

library@sumner.lib.ia.us

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Featured Events

Dec 16
Paper Ornament Making
Dec 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Paper Ornament Making

Tuesday, December 16 | 5:30PM

Join us for a fun and festive evening of creativity! Learn how to make beautiful paper ornaments to decorate your home or give as gifts this holiday season.

All supplies will be provided. Bring your holiday spirit and get crafty with us! FREE.

Dec 17
StoryTime
Dec 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

StoryTime: 10:00AM in the children’s area.

Toddlers through preschool aged children and caregivers are invited to listen, play, and socialize. 

Weekly on Wedesdays. 

Dec 18
In the Stacks Book Talk Group
Dec 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The In the Stacks Book Talk Group meets the third Thursday of every month at 9:00am.

Reach out to recieve a copy of the book list.

Dec 19
Friday Morning Coffee Book Group
Dec 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Friday Morning Coffee Book Talk Group:

Meets 3rd Friday of each month.*

Contact us if you would like to join a group. Multiple copies of books are available for checkout.

https://www.sumner.lib.ia.us/services/book-clubs

*Zoom Meeting link available upon request.

Dec 19
9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange
Dec 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM

9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange

Bake, share, and savor the season!

Bring 3 dozen of your favorite cookies and go home with 3 dozen assorted treats.

Plus all the recipes to recreate them. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.Register & Submit Your Recipe by Friday, December 19 at 5 PM.

2.Drop Off Your 3 Dozen Cookies by Monday, December 22 at 7 PM.

3.Pick Up Your Cookie Assortment & Recipe Cards on Tuesday, December 23 after 12 PM.

Dec 20
Iowa Rock Program: Cracking the State rock of Iowa
Dec 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Iowa Rock Program: Cracking the State rock of Iowa

Saturday, December 20 | 9:30AM

Learn more about the state rock of Iowa, the geode, and take one home!

This program is for all ages.

Dec 22
9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange
Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:00 PM

9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange

Bake, share, and savor the season!

Bring 3 dozen of your favorite cookies and go home with 3 dozen assorted treats.

Plus all the recipes to recreate them. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.Register & Submit Your Recipe by Friday, December 19 at 5 PM.

2.Drop Off Your 3 Dozen Cookies by Monday, December 22 at 7 PM.

3.Pick Up Your Cookie Assortment & Recipe Cards on Tuesday, December 23 after 12 PM.

Dec 23
9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange
Dec 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

9th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange

Bake, share, and savor the season!

Bring 3 dozen of your favorite cookies and go home with 3 dozen assorted treats.

Plus all the recipes to recreate them. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.Register & Submit Your Recipe by Friday, December 19 at 5 PM.

2.Drop Off Your 3 Dozen Cookies by Monday, December 22 at 7 PM.

3.Pick Up Your Cookie Assortment & Recipe Cards on Tuesday, December 23 after 12 PM.

Dec 24
CLOSED
Dec 24, 2025
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Contact Us:

563-578-3324
206 N. Railroad St.
Sumner, IA 50674
library@sumner.lib.ia.us
trustees@sumner.lib.ia.us

Library Hours:

Sunday CLOSED
Monday 9a-7p
Tuesday 9a-7p
Wednesday 9a-5p
Thursday 9a-7p
Friday 9a-5p
Saturday 9a-12p


 

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This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.

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