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Cresco Public Library Beautiful Carnegie Library in Cresco, Iowa. Hometown of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Norman Borlaug.

Adult Halloween Party on Saturday, October 17th, from 12-2:30pm, for ages 18 and older. There will be music, games, and ...
10/16/2026

Adult Halloween Party on Saturday, October 17th, from 12-2:30pm, for ages 18 and older. There will be music, games, and a costume contest.

Come to the Cresco Theatre and Opera House on Thursday, October 29th at 5:30pm. Is it really haunted? Come and listen to...
10/15/2026

Come to the Cresco Theatre and Opera House on Thursday, October 29th at 5:30pm. Is it really haunted? Come and listen to Dave Smutzler as he shares his experiences and what he found out. Doors will open at 4:30pm, and a free-will donation is requested for this event. Concessions will be available for purchase at 115 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA 52136. The Theatre is partnering with the Cresco Public Library for this event.

Paper Crafting with Susan is ready to start back up again! We will now be doing it on the 3rd Friday of the month from 1...
10/15/2026

Paper Crafting with Susan is ready to start back up again! We will now be doing it on the 3rd Friday of the month from 1-3pm in the program room. This is an adult program for ages 18 and older; registration is required with a $5 deposit. The signup sheet is located at the main circulation desk with a limit of 12 people.

UPDATE: Phones are working again! The library's phones are currently not working. Mediacom is working on fixing this. We...
10/15/2026

UPDATE: Phones are working again!

The library's phones are currently not working. Mediacom is working on fixing this. We will post when they are up and running. Thank you for your understanding!

Larry Reis from the Winneshiek County Conservation office will be in our program room to do a talk on Creepy Critters an...
10/15/2026

Larry Reis from the Winneshiek County Conservation office will be in our program room to do a talk on Creepy Critters and Spiders from 10-11AM.

Join Jess, our youth librarian, for fun in Tween Time, a weekly program held every Thursday from 4-5pm in the program ro...
10/14/2026

Join Jess, our youth librarian, for fun in Tween Time, a weekly program held every Thursday from 4-5pm in the program room, intended for ages 8-12.

Coffee Club every Thursday from 2-3pm in the library's program room downstairs. Grab a beverage from the library's coffe...
10/14/2026

Coffee Club every Thursday from 2-3pm in the library's program room downstairs. Grab a beverage from the library's coffee bar or bring your own for this casual social hour.

Get ready for Halloween by visiting our newest book and movie display, 'It Came From the Library!'. All items featured a...
10/14/2026

Get ready for Halloween by visiting our newest book and movie display, 'It Came From the Library!'. All items featured are available for checkout.

Don't forget: The library is hosting two Halloween parties! The Adult Halloween Party will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12-2:30 p.m. The Teen Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

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Cresco Public Library's Tech Help: Bring your questions and devices, and a librarian will help! Walk-ins are welcome; it...
10/14/2026

Cresco Public Library's Tech Help: Bring your questions and devices, and a librarian will help! Walk-ins are welcome; it's free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 11am-1pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, and Thursdays 9-11am.

Teen art time with Jess. Join us for arts and crafts every Wednesday from 4-5pm in the program room downstairs.
10/13/2026

Teen art time with Jess. Join us for arts and crafts every Wednesday from 4-5pm in the program room downstairs.

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320 N Elm Street
Cresco, IA
52136

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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