by Lisa Sherman, Director
Open Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.stuartlibrary.org or call 515-523-2152.
Cribbage players gather Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon
Chair Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Toastmasters meet every Tuesday @ 7:45 a.m.
Books & Badges with Officer Katie. Thursday, the 17th 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Trustee Meeting Monday, the 21st @ 5:30 p.m. Open to the public.
PALS Meeting Tuesday, the 22nd @ 5:00 p.m. Open to all members.
Sewing Club Wednesday, the 23rd and Thursday, the 24th Drop in hours: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 5th @ 6:00 p.m. Foundation Auction
Much to our surprise, Stuart Public Library tied for Runner-Up with Mary J. Barnett Public Library in the 2026 Guthrie County’s Annual Reader’s Poll for Best Guthrie County Library. Congratulations to the winner, Panora Public Library. Guthrie County Times Publications run this fantastic voters’ recognition event. A special thank you to Shane and Jolene Goodman.
New Books & DVD
Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream: 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith. The latest installment in the lively and deliciously charming 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents of Scotland’s most celebrated address navigating their enchanting and eventful lives.
Beyond Quick Fixes: Essential Ingredients for Better Mental Health and a Fulfilling Life by Dr. Celeste Birkhofer. When we feel overwhelmed by pain, difficulties, and mental health challenges, the seductive allure of a “quick fix” is tempting.
The Brunswick: A World War II novel of the American South by Callie Murray. The Brunswick is a sanctuary for Jewish children fleeing persecution in Germany.
Card, Duty Calls: Card Jordan series by Monty R Garner. In a land where retribution often eclipses redemption, only one thing is certain–duty always calls.
Fool’s Gold: Forty-niners by William W. Johnstone, and J.A. Johnstone. Cord Bennett staked his claim in the gold-rich Rio Oro Canyon in 1849 at the dawn of the California Gold Rush.
Independence for Life: The Complete Guide to Building Strength and Regaining Mobility Beyond 50 by Will Harlow.
Shelter Rated R DVD Jason Statham stars as a reclusive ex-operative forced to protect a teenage girl from dangerous enemies.
The Tomorrow Tree by Carolyn Brown. After thirteen years away, Tina O’Grady returns to her hometown of Benson, Texas, drawn to the old oak tree in the park. She and her childhood friends, Walker and Gracie, called it the “tomorrow tree” and shared their dreams beneath its branches.