Gilman Public Library

641-498-2120
124 N. Main, PO Box 383
Gilman, IA 50106
gillib@partnercom.net

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eBook & Audio

 

BRIDGES Overdrive - online ebooks and magazines



Featured Events

Oct 05
Youth Book Club
Oct 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Oct 05
Board Meeting
Oct 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Gilman Public Library Board of Trustees agenda for October 5,2026 @6pm

*Mission statement:

 

Gilman Public Library opens its door to all people, building strong local and 

 

world connections.

 

Call to order and Agenda approval

 

Approval of minutes from September 9,2026

 

Approval of bills 

 

Director’s report

 

  1. Patron visits 

  2. Computer users 

  3. ACG books   ACG movies  

  4. CCG books     CCG movies

  5.  Teens 

  6. Marshall county books/movies Other checkouts

  7. Bridges/Libby checkouts

  8. Items donated

  9. Items added to collection

  10. Items withdrawn 

Old Business

  1. Thursday hours and Volunteers

  2. Halloween

  3. Magic Tree House (Donated Brand New Set)

  4. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Library hours.

  5. We have booked a Santa and a Grinch. Our Christmas Event will be Dec. 4th from 5-7pm.

  6. Family Bingo night is scheduled for Nov. 6th from 6-7

  7. Our first Story hour only had four patrons. However; there was a pee wee football game at the same time.

  8. Bicycle safety was canceled by officer Rogers due to unforeseen circumstances. 

  9. The Readers Round table had 4 patrons.

  10. The ISU extension office canceled their floral arrangement class due to a lack of interest.

  11. Kids fall activities brought in 10 patrons.

  12. Adult book pumpkin craft brought in 2 patrons.

 

New Business

  1. I have applied for Pilcrow and am waiting on a response. 

  2. Botanical Garden

  3. ISU will be here for some STEM programs Nov. 2nd 3-4, February 1st 3-4, and May 3rd 3-4. We are working out a date and time for a Master Gardeners program for adults.

  4. Locks on cabinet doors.

  5. Bag and headphone hooks

  6. Dehumidifier

  7. October schedule

  8. Do you have any suggestions on programming or crafts? 


 

The next board meeting is November 2, 2026 @6pm

Oct 09
Coffee and Social hour
Oct 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 10
Story time with Maddux Bennet
Oct 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Gilman Public Library Presents

Story time with Maddux Bennett

 

Looking For a fun weekend activity for the kids? Join us at the Gilman Public Library on the second Saturday of every month @ 9:30 am  for 1 to 2 featured stories, a short hands-on craft, and a delicious snack. 

Bring your readers for a fun morning of books, creativity, and community!

Oct 12
Adult Milk Can Craft (REGISTRATION REQUIRED 6 SLOTS AVAILABLE)
Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oct 16
Coffee and Social hour
Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 19
Adult Book Club
Oct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Oct 23
Coffee and Social hour
Oct 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oct 24
Lego Club
Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.

 

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