Eldridge Branch
The Eldridge Branch is the headquarters for the Scott County Library System.
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Monday, August 4, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Get the tools, tips, and confidence you need to help your child thrive this school year! Whether your child is just starting kindergarten or navigating high school, this free event—hosted in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia Iowa—is for parents and caregivers of students of all ages and abilities.
We'll kick things off with a short presentation covering practical strategies to support learning at home, strengthen communication with teachers, and build your child's confidence. Then, bring your questions for an open Q&A session with local experts and fellow parents.
Pick up a Take & Make kit to-go with back-to-school crafts & activities for your kiddos.
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Monday, August 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
For families or groups of all ages, up to 6 team members.
Register here: https://forms.gle/XGqdLu4mW95RKpk89
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Families are invited to enjoy a StoryWalk featuring Spend It! by Cinders McLeod—a playful story that introduces kids to the basics of money choices.
As you walk through the story, you'll collect "money" that can be used at a variety of fun activity and prize stations. Earn even more by stepping aboard DuTrac's Mobile Branch and exploring how real banking works.
Kids can "spend" their earnings on games, crafts, or small trinkets, learning how to make thoughtful choices with pretend cash in a hands-on, memorable way.
Best for preschool and elementary-aged children, but all are welcome to this self-paced
Monday, August 4, 2025 - 12:00am to Friday, August 8, 2025 - 11:59pm
Shop for back-to-school reads or treat yourself–every purchase supports the library! The fair is open at the Eldridge branch from August 4th-8th. Or, shop the fair online Aug 4th-Aug 17th: bit.ly/sclsfair
Hours:
Mon, Aug 4th: 10 AM-8 PM
Tues, Aug 5th: 9 AM-4 PM
Wed, Aug 6th: 9 AM-4 PM
Thur, Aug 7th: 12-8 PM
Fri, Aug 8th: 9 AM-4 PM
Help us reach our goal of $3,800 in sales! Reaching our goal gives us the maximum reward benefits from Scholastic, in the form of Scholastic Dollars. The library uses Scholastic Dollars to purchase reward books for reading challenges and the circulating collection. The more [ Click Title for Full Article ]
Pre-register on Beanstack now! Reading logs and paper calendars will be available at all SCLS branches after Memorial Day. Printable versions are attached to this post. All events are listed on the online calendar now.
How many days can you read for 20 minutes or more this summer? Track your reading and earn prizes from June 1st-August 9th! Adults, teens, and children of all ages can participate. Pick up paper challenge logs and calendars from any SCLS branch (including the Bookmobile!), download from this post, or participate online via the Beanstack website or app.
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Friday, September 12, 2025 - 9:00am to Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
The library needs donated books!
Drop off gently used books with copyright of 2015 or newer.
*No textbooks, encyclopedias, atlases, computer books or AV materials*
Looking for: Fiction / Nonfiction / Children’s (Juvenile) / Cookbooks / Gardening (Crafts) / Vintage Books / Magazines / Puzzles (Games)
Friday, September 12th = 8 AM-4 PM
Saturday, September 13th = 9 AM-4 PM
If you can't make it on this date, feel free to drop off anytime at the circulation desk at the Eldridge Branch.
Drop off location will be by the Friends corner in the entrance of the Eldridge Branch.