Drake Community Library

10/17/2026

Days are shorter which means more time for movies! Check out the Crypt Collection on Kanopy Films to get your fill of horror and scary movies.

Mobile & Tablets: Available on the Apple App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android, as well as Amazon Fire tablets.

Smart TVs & Streaming Boxes: Available on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV/Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select Samsung TVs.

Web Browser: You can watch directly on a computer.

Library cardholders who are residents of Grinnell, rural Poweshiek County, and contracting communities (Oakland Acres & Kellogg) have free, ad-free access to award-winning movies, documentaries, and TV series for all ages.

10/15/2026

The Friends Summer Sale ends with the final Farmer's Market on Saturday. Come out today and Saturday for great book deals!

10/14/2026

Ready to vote?

Be sure to review the sample ballots available online now at the Poweshiek County Auditor's website.

10/14/2026

Beginning on October 20th, be aware of changes.

Milling and paving on Highway 146 are expected to begin Tuesday, October 20, weather permitting, and take approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on weather. Crews will start by milling the southbound lanes first from 3rd Avenue to the interstate, then pave those lanes before moving to the northbound lanes. The section from 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue will follow, with southbound lanes getting milled and paved first, then northbound lanes.

Paving work may take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Crews will install pavement markings as work progresses. Drivers should expect changing traffic patterns, use caution, and follow all traffic control in place.

https://www.grinnelliowa.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1724

10/14/2026

Recognize these items? They were left in the Story Room. Stop by the desk to claim.

10/14/2026

Cooler days are on the way. Make a plan to borrow an energy toolkit from the library and save on your energy bills.

Contents:
1 toolbox + 1 contactless thermometer + 1 caulk gun + 4 kill-a-watt meters + 2 short extension cords + safety glasses + What is this used for instruction sheet + Hairdryer + Consumable Materials: 2 White Latex caulk + 1 can Great Stuff Gaps & Cracks + 1 box Window film + 2 sets of Latex gloves +2 LED lightbulbs + Energy self-audit checklist.

Provided by Imagine Grinnell

10/13/2026

We have added an Adult Coloring Table next to the Puzzle Table. Come in and relax at the library.

10/13/2026

Please be aware that our website will not be available from 9 pm on Thursday, October 15th through 8 am on Friday, October 16th, while our host server is being updated. Thank you for your patience.

10/12/2026

Freegal Music

Free streaming music with no ads with your library card. Download the Freegal app to your mobile device.

10/12/2026

Early Voting Opportunities in Grinnell

Can't vote on November 3rd?

October 15th from 9 am to 3 pm at Drake Community Library, 930 Park St, Community Room
October 26th from 9 am to 3 pm at Grinnell College, 1115 8th Ave, JRC 101