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Friends of the Van Meter Public Library A nonprofit group dedicated to soliciting funds for the growth and enhancement of the Van Meter Public Library program for all members of our community.

A nonprofit group of community volunteers dedicated to soliciting funds for the growth and enhancement of the Van Meter Public Library program for all members of our community.

EDIT: Sold! Thank you for participating! Each stand is $25.00 with the money going towards library programming. Comment...
08/21/2026

EDIT: Sold! Thank you for participating!

Each stand is $25.00 with the money going towards library programming.
Comment “sold” and if you’d like Book Stand 1, Book Stand 2, or both! Once stands are purchased, please pick up at the Van Meter Public Library. Currently only accepting cash. Good luck!

Thank you to the Gionet family who donated funds from their bake sale to the Friends of the Van Meter Public Library! T...
08/21/2026

Thank you to the Gionet family who donated funds from their bake sale to the Friends of the Van Meter Public Library! Thank you so much for your support!

BOOK STAND FUNDRAISER! Here are your two book stands! Both were handmade by our VMPL Friends member Bart Jones!Each stan...
08/18/2026

BOOK STAND FUNDRAISER!

Here are your two book stands! Both were handmade by our VMPL Friends member Bart Jones!

Each stand is $25.00 with the money going towards library programming.

Comment “sold” and if you’d like Book Stand 1, Book Stand 2, or both! Once stands are purchased, please pick up at the Van Meter Public Library. Currently only accepting cash. Good luck!

Remember to check in TOMORROW at 9:00 AM to learn about our Book Stand Fundraiser! 😁
08/17/2026

Remember to check in TOMORROW at 9:00 AM to learn about our Book Stand Fundraiser! 😁

Get excited everyone!
08/11/2026

Get excited everyone!

✨Book Stand Fundraiser! 📚
Follow the Friends of the Van Meter Public Library page for an exciting fundraising event starting Tuesday, August 18th at 9:00 AM!

We are opening up the book sale for early access this FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, from 5-7PM!! A $5 entry fee will get you into th...
06/01/2026

We are opening up the book sale for early access this FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, from 5-7PM!! A $5 entry fee will get you into the library to have first pick AND will go towards your final purchase(s)! CASH ONLY, PLEASE!! We will not have the ability to make change during the sale.

Reminder--ALL funds will go to the Friends of the Van Meter Public Library.

EDIT--ALL BAGS HAVE SOLD! Thank you so much for supporting our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser!Day 5 of our Blind Dat...
02/13/2026

EDIT--ALL BAGS HAVE SOLD! Thank you so much for supporting our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser!

Day 5 of our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser! We have 3 bags left! Each bag contains a brand new paperback book, a free drink coupon from 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, and other bookish goodies! Your $30 donation will help support summer reading programming. Help us make Summer Reading special for our community!

Please comment sold and which number you would like! Thank you for supporting us!

It’s Day 4 of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Remember, each bag has a brand n...
02/12/2026

It’s Day 4 of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Remember, each bag has a brand new paperback book, a free drink coupon from 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, and lots of other bookish goodies! A great Valentine’s gift for that special someone!

Your $30 donation will go towards summer reading programming!

Good luck!

It’s day three of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like!Good luck!
02/11/2026

It’s day three of Blind Date with a Book! Comment “sold” and which number you would like!

Good luck!

Here are your next two Blind Date with a Book bags! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Donation is $30! Ba...
02/10/2026

Here are your next two Blind Date with a Book bags! Comment “sold” and which number you would like! Donation is $30! Bags can be picked up at the library!

Address

505 Grant Street
Van Meter, IA
50261

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(515) 996-2435

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