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Ancestry: Library Edition

*only available onsite. This service is sponsored by Sumner Public Library Foundation

Ancestry: Library Edition

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Local Newspaper Archive January 1881- December 2021

Sumner Gazette, Sumner Journal, Sumner Herald, and Northeast Iowa Farmer

Local Newspaper Archive

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Brainfuse is the online resource provider for career services, test prep, and software tutorials for Iowa libraries.

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Libby/Bridges Overdrive

eBook, audiobook, and video streaming

Downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks

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Featured Events

Apr 29

Library CLOSED

Apr 29, 2024

Holiday Closure: Library will be closed on Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day Weekend. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28.

May 01

StoryTime

May 1, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Miss Sophia in the Children's Area of the Library. Miss Sophia bring stories, activities and songs to engage the group. Each week is something new and great for all ages!

May 01

Kids Book Club

May 1, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Kids Book Club:

Meets 1st Wednesday of each moth at 4:00PM.

*Zoom virtual meeting option available upon request.

May 02

Foot Clinic- Bremer Co. Health Dept.

May 2, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Bremer County Health Department will be offering foot clinics at the Sumner Public Library the 1st Thursday of every month.
Clinic is available to individuals 55+ years of age and/or significantly disabled who have difficulty with their own foot care due to vision, agility, or whatever detriments may prevent regualr foot care.
Call to the Bremer County Health Department to schedule your appointment!
319-352-0882
*Walk-ins NOT available*

May 02

Fancy Fascinator Decorating

May 2, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Fancy Fascinator Decorating: Thursday, May 2 at 5:30pm & Saturday, May 4 at 10:00am. It's time for Fancy Fascinator decorating for the Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday, May 4. Create your own unique fascinator, hair clip, or hat to wear for derby festivities throughout Sumner on the day of the race. Headbands, hair clips, glue, and decorations will be supplied. Those wishing to decorate their own hats must bring their own. Supplies are first come first serve. This event is FREE but, as always, donations are accepted.

May 04

Fancy Fascinator Decorating

May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

May 08

StoryTime

May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Miss Sophia in the Children's Area of the Library. Miss Sophia bring stories, activities and songs to engage the group. Each week is something new and great for all ages!

May 09

Evening Book Club

May 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Evening Book Club:

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM.*

*Zoom virtual meeting link available upon request.

May 13

Genealogy Time

May 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Genealogy Time: Let’s get your family research started! May 13 at 2:00-6:00pm.

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