Eldridge Branch

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The Eldridge Branch is the headquarters for the Scott County Library System. 

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Monday, December 11, 2023 - 10:00am

Join us for an adult book club featuring fiction selections and coffee every month. December’s pick is: Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery—copies available at the Eldridge circulation desk. *December’s meeting will be held at the library.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Come talk about your favorite books or your current read, eat snacks, make a bookish craft, and get a taste of this month’s newest books! For 5th & 6th graders who love to read. Want a specific book to read and discuss? This month’s pick is Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Limited copies are available at the circulation desk. Sign up for a reminder here: https://www.remind.com/join/sclsbook56
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Frost your own sugar cookies & decorate a cookie box to take home! Children of all ages are welcome. Register by calling (563) 285-4794, option 0 or visiting the Eldridge branch in person.

Please Note: This program includes food that may contain or come into contact with nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Come talk about your favorite books or your current read, eat snacks, make a bookish craft, and get a taste of this month’s newest books!  For 3rd & 4th graders who love to read. Want a specific book to read and discuss? This month’s pick is Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing. Limited copies are available at the circulation desk. Sign up for a reminder here: https://www.remind.com/join/sclsbook34  

You do not have to read the assigned book in order to attend book club! 

Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Celebrate the newest addition to Alice Oseman’s popular graphic novel series with games, crafts, snacks and prizes!

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Monday, December 25, 2023 to Tuesday, December 26, 2023

The Scott County Library System will be closed on December 25th and December 26th.

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This holiday season, add something for the library to your shopping cart. We have an Amazon wish list where you order and the item ships right to us. Don't forget to fill out the gift options so we know who sent it!  [ Click Title for Full Article ]

This is a hoodie sweatshirt that says Scott County Loves Their Libraries.

The Scott County Library System has partnered with Raygun to make library shirts!  Proceeds support the programs and services of the Scott County Library System. Here is a link to our store.

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Monday, January 1, 2024 to Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The Scott County Library System will be closed on January 1 and January 2.

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The Scott County Library has a great new newsletter system for sending reading recommendations. Use the link to sign up for your favorite genres and get the latest news and events. Once you sign up, you must confirm your choices via the confirmation email. If you've been following Christine's Library Journal reviews, you'll want to sign up for the Must Read Books option. https://ow.ly/AsHf50QfiHa