There has been a branch library in Blue Grass since 1950, and we moved to our current location in 2016.
Blue Grass Branch
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EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MONDAY, JUNE 15 DUE TO THE WEATHER!
Check out Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca E. Hirsch for the StoryWalk in Blue Grass! Walk through the pages of the story at Black Bear Park, 412 Fenceline Drive/Cub Lane. The pages will be placed along the path around the park and ending at the pavilion. The book walk will run from Monday, June 15 thru Sunday, June 21.
To kickoff the event, there will be crafts, treats and fun to go along with the book at the park’s pavilion on [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Contact Blue Grass Branch to get a copy of this months book choice! Adults only, new members are always welcome!
*Will be hosted at the Blue Grass American Legion this month!
Discover how even a “bad” seed can learn to grow! In this engaging program inspired by The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald (plus other Food Group stories), kids will enjoy stories, hands-on activities, and creative exploration centered on kindness, confidence, and making positive choices. Presented in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Best for children entering grades K–3.
You can catch this program at any of our branches on the following dates/times:
- June 17 at [ Click Title for Full Article ]
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Check out Plants Can't Sit Still by Rebecca E. Hirsch for the StoryWalk in Blue Grass! Walk through the pages of the story at Black Bear Park, 412 Fenceline Drive/Cub Lane. The pages will be placed along the path around the park and ending at the pavilion. The book walk will run from Monday, June 15 thru Sunday, June 21.
To kickoff the event, there will be crafts, treats and fun to go along with the book at the park’s pavilion on Monday, June 15 from 5-6 PM. This kickoff event is sponsored by [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Consider donating to the Scott County Library Foundation through Birdies for Charity. Our number is 321, and your contribution goes to support programming for families in our community. All donations made online will be guaranteed a bonus promise of at least 5%.
Follow the link to donate online!
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All locations of the Scott County Library System will close at 4:30 PM on Friday, July 3rd.
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All locations of the Scott County Library System will close at 4:30 PM on Friday, July 3rd.
Visit any Scott County Library System branch to pick up a paper reading log or participate online via Beanstack. Read and attend library events to complete levels and earn prizes. Summer at the Library is free and readers of all ages and abilities can participate!
How the Challenge Works
Build a reading habit! Track the days this summer that you read for 20 minutes or more.
Level 1: Read 10 Days (free book)
Level 2: Read 20 Days (free passes)
Level 3: Read 30 Days (raffle [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Attention, Scott County Library System supporters! Our library's new merch is here! T-shirts, sweatshirts, kids' options, and tote bags are now available! More designs and colors to choose from! Show your love for the library and grab yours today! Proceeds support our programs and services! bit.ly/sclsmerch
Meet Amira, your child's new reading buddy! This AI-powered assistant helps kids practice reading out loud with immediate feedback, making learning fun and interactive! Available in both English and Spanish, Amira is FREE for K-6 students through 2026! Ready to boost your child's reading skills? Register now at bit.ly/sclsamira
Already registered? Click here to get to the Amira practice site.
Tips for using Amira at home:
- Close all other tabs
- Allow the site to use your device’s microphone
- Start [ Click Title for Full Article ]
LOTE4Kids is our new online database of digital books in World Languages, which allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English). Each book comes with English translations to help kids learn languages. LOTE4Kids has thousands of picture books in 100+ languages, with new books and languages being released each month.
Explore the LOTE4Kids website or download the LOTE4Kids App from Google Play, or the Apple App Store. All you need is your Scott County Library card [ Click Title for Full Article ]