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Greetings from the Kensett Public Library, fall is officially here and with that brings changing of the seasons.  What better way to celebrate with our activities coming up in October. 
Starting on Tuesday October 7th, 2025, 2:00PM - 3:00PM, and every Tuesday in October.   We will be offering a DVD based class called, "Chair Workouts For Seniors," by Grow Young Fitness.  There is no cost for this class but you must sign up and there is a limit of 10 people.  This is for adults only.
On Thursday October 23rd, 2025, 6:00PM - 7:00PM, we will be having a teaching class, "How to Make a Charcuterie Board," the boards will be supplied, and you will be given a list of items to purchase and bring with you.  This will be a simple board with cost of items around $25.00.  You must sign up for this class and there is a limit of 10 people.  This is for adults only.
If you would like more information or to sign up please call:641-845-2222 or stop into the library.
On Saturday October 11th, 2025, 10:00AM - 11:30AM, we will be showing the movie, "Monsters vs Aliens, The Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space," and we will have a craft and snack.
On Saturday October 25th, 2025, 10:00AM - 11:30AM, we will have our Halloween Party, wear your costume and win a prize.  We will read a story, play games, and have a snack.
If your looking for a good fiction book to read check out some of our authors we have: Charles Martin, Minka Kent, Allen Eskens, William Kent Krueger, Beverly Lewis, Karen Kingsbury and so many others
Also want to give a big THANK YOU! to Ross Gaetzke, on the completion of our new sidewalk and to WCDA for the grant to make it possible.
I hope that you will join us for our upcoming events or stop in and check out a book or movie.
See you at the library.
Lisa Lestrud
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Director
Lisa Lestrud,  Assistant Librarian: Barb Luckason

​Email: [email protected] ~ Phone: 641-845-2222

​Library Board are Arlys Bergdale, Barb Berge, Herb Thompson, Reta Ulve and Lucy Heiken.

For information on new books, DVDs, or anything we may offer please visit our youseemore.com/nilc/kensett  website. Here, you can access your account and our entire collection with your library card number. Call us or stop in at the library with any questions.

Thanks to grants and hard work from the community over the last years, the library has received remodeling, new shelves and furniture!
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Kensett Library

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Kensett Library
214 5th Street
Kensett, IA 50448
Phone: (641) 845-2222




Hours: WINTER HOURS!

Monday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tuesday
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Thursday
​12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Saturday
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Relax with a great book!

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Read Magazines

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Thanks to Phyllis Tilson the library has the following new magazines: Redbook, Midwest Living, and American Patchwork & Quilting. We have also added Readers Digest. 

Movies to Rent

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You can also find many movies to borrow. Here you can find many current selections including western, comedies, love stories, cartoons and much more. Be sure to look above to see the new releases available from our library.

Kids Reading Area

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Kids can enjoy a quiet sp ot for reading or checking out the new books that have arrived.

Updated - 11.2.2025 - Kensett, IA