The SML Adult Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, to discuss “I Will Always Write Back” by Caitlin Alifirenka. The true story of an all-American girl and a boy from an impoverished city in Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin , ...

Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors! Most Fridays from October 31 to December 26, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM October 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19, 26 No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! Food and drink are welcome. Clean- , ...

Let’s get crafty for the holidays! We’ll provide all the supplies to create a one-of-a-kind holiday decoration. Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. and plan to spend approximately an hour to complete your project. Free adult craft. No registration required. , ...

We’re excited to bring back a favorite! Come join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with Jeni Mursau from Woven Blessings. Jeni will show us how to create beautiful wrapped stars together! This workshop is open for adults and has space for just 12 participants, so make sure to grab your spot! You can stop by the library , ...

Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors! Most Fridays from October 31 to December 26, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM October 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19, 26 No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! Food and drink are welcome. Clean- , ...

Miracle on Bridge Street is a fun-filled day in Manawa, organized by local businesses and the Manawa Area Chamber of Commerce. Children are invited to visit the Sturm Memorial Library to create a keepsake Lego reindeer. Early elementary-age children will need help from their grown-ups for this project, as the pieces ar , ...

The library will open late on Thursday December 18 due to staff training. Thank you for your understanding. , ...

Attendees at the November 20, 2025 selected a library service project as the activity for our December 18 Teen Program. In specific, we will move books in the fiction area. Snacks will be provided. The books are being moved to lower the highest shelves into a position easier to reach by shorter people. To make this pos , ...

Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors! Most Fridays from October 31 to December 26, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM October 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19, 26 No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! Food and drink are welcome. Clean- , ...

Sage the Tail Waggin’ Tutor loves listening to children read. Do you think you could pick out a story she’d like? This program provides children with the opportunity to practice their reading skills in a supportive environment. By reading aloud to a dog, children can eliminate the fear of judgment and feel more a , ...

The Library will be closed December 24, 25, and January 1. We wish you all a safe and joyous holiday season. , ...

The Library will be closed December 24, 25, and January 1. We wish you all a safe and joyous holiday season. , ...

Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors! Most Fridays from October 31 to December 26, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM October 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19, 26 No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on! Food and drink are welcome. Clean- , ...

The Library will be closed January 1, 2026. , ...