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In 1986, Governor Terry Branstad visited the Scott County Library System, mingling with staff. Branstad was Iowa’s longest-serving governor (1983 – 1999) and was re-elected for another term in 2011.

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For many years, the SCLS Bookmobile was a highlight of the Summer Fest parade in Eldridge. These photos are from 1986, when the theme was “Summer of the Animals.”

Angel tree photo from 2010.

The Eldridge Branch of the Scott County Library System became an Angel Tree location in 1986. We still have great turnout and generosity from the community in giving presents to underprivileged children.Also in 1986, SCLS began loaning VHS tapes to the public. The VHS tapes were phased out in 2012.

Scott County Library System Events

April 2014
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	1 Events on April 1, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 1, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... Eldridge - April Fools' Day Craft! Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: April 1, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: Stop in to the Youth Desk at the Eldridge Branch from 3:30 - 4:30 to make a fun April Fools' Day Craft. Take it home to share with friends and family! Participants will be entered into a raffle for a free book to keep! This event is free. No registration required. More details... Eldridge - Cooking & Nutrition Class Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 1, 2014 - 7:30 pm Description: Registration is closed for this event. If you have already registered and need more information on this program, please contact Tarisita Nimmers at 563-359-7577 Ext. 156 Parents, please come join us for free Cooking & Nutrition Classes. These classes can help you save money, save time, help picky eaters, make low-cost meals, and strengthen family relationships. Story Time and activities will be provided for children 2 years old and up. This is an 8-week program that meets each Tuesday evening in February and March at the Eldridge Branch at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, and space is limited. This program is provided through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. More details...	2 Events on April 2, 2014 Princeton - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 2, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Princeton Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Buffalo - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 2, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Buffalo Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details...	3 Events on April 3, 2014 Eldridge - Book Character Crafts! Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 3, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: Come to the Eldridge Library for an evening of craft fun based on popular children's books The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter and Chicken Little by Rebecca & Ed Emberley. Children can make Peter Rabbit's Ears, Chicken Little's Beak or both! Books and other materials on these characters will be available for check out after the program. No registration required. This event is free. More details...	4 Events on April 4, 2014 Eldridge - First Friday - Cunningham Confectionary Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 4, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Come join us to learn about people and jobs in the community. Preschool and Toddler Story Times will join together on these days for special presentations and activities. This month we welcome JoAnne Cunningham of Cunningham Confectionary to teach us about decorating cakes for special occasions! No registration is required. More details... Library Foundation Trivia Night Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: April 4, 2014 - 7:00 pm Description: at Long Grove Civic Center- 14 N 1st st. Long Grove Iowa. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring your own food and beverages. $80 per table or $10 per player. Max 8 players per table. Call Doug to register 563-285-7792 More details...	5 Events on April 5, 2014 Eldridge- Flytying class Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 5, 2014 - 11:30 am Description: The local chapter of the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association will present a class, Beginning Fly Tying. The emphasis of this class will be to demonstrate and teach some of the basic skills involved in tying flies, and to introduce the few tools of the trade that are needed. Major emphases will be placed on use of the bobbin, and "thread control", which is vital to the process of tying flies. More details...	6
7	8 Events on April 8, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 8, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	9 Events on April 9, 2014 Princeton - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 9, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Princeton Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Buffalo - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 9, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Buffalo Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details...	10	11 Events on April 11, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 11, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	12 Events on April 12, 2014 Durant - Story Time Starts: 10:30 am Ends: April 12, 2014 - 10:30 am Description: Come to the Durant Branch for Story Time. Make a craft to take home! This event is free. No registration required. More details...	13
14 Events on April 14, 2014 Eldridge- Ben Franklin visits the library Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 14, 2014 - 7:30 pm Description: Audience members will listen as Ben Franklin reminisces about his past, interacts with his audience, and explains how his political life, writings, and scientific inventions have changed our lives today. Ben is played by actor Terry Lynch from http://www.hfkpresents.com More details...	15 Events on April 15, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 15, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	16 Events on April 16, 2014 Eldridge - Let's Go Duplo Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Preschoolers through kindergarteners and their caregivers are invited to join a special club. Young builders will be challenged to build a special creation with the popular Duplo blocks. No registration is required and this event is free. More details... Princeton - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Princeton Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Buffalo - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Buffalo Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Blue Grass - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Blue Grass Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details...	17 Events on April 17, 2014 Eldridge - Lego @ the Library Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: April 17, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: Love building with Legos? Want a challenge? Students in 1st through 6th grade are invited to join us for our Lego @ the Library club. Each session we will introduce a topic with some of the great items that you can check out at the Library. Then participants will be challenged to build something that supports the month's theme. After the time is completed we will take a photo of your item and post it on our website! Bring your friends or even a parent to take part in this fun event. No registration is required and this event is free. More details...	18 Events on April 18, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 18, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... Eldridge - Book Character Craft Extravaganza for Kids Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: April 18, 2014 - 2:00 pm Description: Come to the Eldridge Library for an afternoon of craft fun based on popular children's books. Make a Lego Ninjago Mask, Fancy Nancy Crown, Otis the Tractor, and many other book-inspired crafts! Books and other materials on these characters will be available for check out after the program. No registration required. This event is free. More details...	19	20
21 Events on April 21, 2014 Eldridge - Movie Monday Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: April 21, 2014 - 3:20 pm Description: Come to the Eldridge Branch for a movie on the big screen. Free popcorn with the show! We will be playing the film based on the making of the Walt Disney movie created based on Mary Poppins by PL Travers. This event is free. No registration required. More details... Eldridge - Movie Monday Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: April 21, 2014 - 5:35 pm Description: Come to the Eldridge Branch for a movie on the big screen. Free popcorn with the show! We will be playing the classic Walt Disney animated film based on Mary Poppins by PL Travers. Rated PG-13 with a run-time of approximately 125 minutes. This event is free. No registration required. More details...	22 Events on April 22, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 22, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	23 Events on April 23, 2014 Princeton - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 23, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Princeton Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Buffalo - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 23, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Buffalo Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details...	24 Events on April 24, 2014 Eldridge - Nightfall Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 24, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: Children ages 0-6 and their families are invited to the Eldridge Branch for a special Nightfall Story Time. Enjoy stories and activities as well as a craft to take home. This event is free. No registration is required. More details...	25 Events on April 25, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 25, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	26	27
28 Events on April 28, 2014 Eldridge- Book discussion Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 28, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: Autobiography of Ben Franklin More details...	29 Events on April 29, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 29, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	30 Events on April 30, 2014 Princeton - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 30, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Princeton Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details... Buffalo - Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 30, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Children are invited to the Buffalo Branch for a fun Story Time and craft. This event is free and no registration is required. More details...

First Amendment Meeting Room Calendar

April 2014
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	1 Events on April 1, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 1, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... ISU HEALTHY EATING Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 1, 2014 - 7:30 pm Description: WHOLE ROOM More details... Eldridge - Cooking & Nutrition Class Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 1, 2014 - 7:30 pm Description: whole rm (1/2 rm on February 25 & March 25) More details... SCLS Board Meeting Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: April 1, 2014 - 7:00 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	2 Events on April 2, 2014 ANIME CLUB Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: April 2, 2014 - 5:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... SCOTT COUNTY KIDS Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 2, 2014 - 8:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	3 Events on April 3, 2014 GIRL SCOUTS Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 3, 2014 - 7:45 pm Description: 1/2 room More details... Eldridge - Book Character Crafts! Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 3, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	4 Events on April 4, 2014 Eldridge - First Friday - Cunningham Confectionary Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 4, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Come join us to learn about people and jobs in the community. Preschool and Toddler Story Times will join together on these days for special presentations and activities. This month we welcome JoAnne Cunningham of Cunningham Confectionary to teach us about decorating cakes for special occasions! No registration is required. More details...	5 Events on April 5, 2014 31 TEAM BUILDING PROGRAM Starts: 9:00 am Ends: April 5, 2014 - 4:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM $25/HR More details... HFFA library program ( FLY FISHING) Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 5, 2014 - 1:00 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	6
7 Events on April 7, 2014 North Scott Soccer Club Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 7, 2014 - 7:30 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	8 Events on April 8, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 8, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... SORORITY MEETING Starts: 12:30 pm Ends: April 8, 2014 - 3:30 pm Description: 1/2 room More details... BLACKHAWK VILLA Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 8, 2014 - 7:25 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	9	10 Events on April 10, 2014 Legos @ the Library Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: April 10, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	11 Events on April 11, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 11, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	12 Events on April 12, 2014 DYSTONIA SUPPORT GROUP Starts: 9:30 am Ends: April 12, 2014 - 12:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... LOW GERMAN GROUP Starts: 12:30 pm Ends: April 12, 2014 - 3:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	13
14 Events on April 14, 2014 Post Prom Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 14, 2014 - 7:50 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	15 Events on April 15, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 15, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details...	16 Events on April 16, 2014 Eldridge - Let's Go Duplo Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: 1/2 room More details... HANDICAPPED DEVELOPMENT Starts: 11:45 am Ends: April 16, 2014 - 12:30 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... ANIME Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: April 16, 2014 - 7:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	17 Events on April 17, 2014 North Scott Chamber Lunch Meeting Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 17, 2014 - 11:00 am Description: whole room More details... Eldridge - Lego @ the Library Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: April 17, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	18 Events on April 18, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 18, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... Eldridge - Book Character Craft Extravaganza for Kids Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: April 18, 2014 - 2:00 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	19	20 Events on April 20, 2014 CLOSED FOR EASTER Starts: 12:00 am Ends: April 21, 2014 - 12:00 am More details...
21 Events on April 21, 2014 Eldridge - Movie Monday Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: April 21, 2014 - 3:20 pm Description: whole room More details... Eldridge - Movie Monday Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: April 21, 2014 - 5:35 pm Description: whole room More details... POST PROM Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 21, 2014 - 7:50 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	22 Events on April 22, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 22, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... Blackhawk Hills Town Homes Assoc Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 22, 2014 - 7:45 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... SCLS MEETING Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: April 22, 2014 - 7:00 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	23 Events on April 23, 2014 ANIME Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: April 23, 2014 - 7:00 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	24 Events on April 24, 2014 GIRL SCOUTS Starts: 5:45 pm Ends: April 24, 2014 - 7:15 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... Eldridge - Nightfall Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 24, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: 1/2 room More details...	25 Events on April 25, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 25, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... QUESTER SET UP Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: April 25, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: whole room More details...	26 Events on April 26, 2014 ANTIQUE APPRAISALS "QUESTERS" Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 26, 2014 - 4:00 pm Description: WHOLE ROOM More details...	27
28 Events on April 28, 2014 FRIENDS MEETING Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: April 28, 2014 - 1:30 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details... POST PROM Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: April 28, 2014 - 7:50 pm Description: 1/2 room More details... BOOK DISCUSSION Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: April 28, 2014 - 6:30 pm Description: 1/2 ROOM More details...	29 Events on April 29, 2014 Eldridge - Preschool & Toddler Story Times Starts: 10:00 am Ends: April 29, 2014 - 10:00 am Description: Story Time for ages 0 - 5 every Tuesday & Friday at 10a.m. at our Eldridge Branch. Story Times include stories, songs and a simple craft that surround our weekly theme. No registration is required. More details... SRP branch meeting/Baby Shower Starts: 11:00 am Ends: April 29, 2014 - 1:00 pm Description: 1/2 room More details... BOOK SALE SET UP Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: April 29, 2014 - 4:30 pm Description: WHOLE ROOM More details...	30 Events on April 30, 2014 BOOK SALE SET UP Starts: 8:00 am Ends: April 30, 2014 - 4:25 pm Description: WHOLE ROOM More details...

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