Musser Public Library
Creative Escape: Cozy Coasters
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesAt Musser Public Library's next Creative Escape, Ms. Becca will lead you in making a set of two "cozy coasters." Crafted from yarn that you weave through a cardboard loom, the coasters are like tiny rugs that provide cushion and insulation between your cup or mug and the surface on which you set it. All... Read More →
Creative Escape: Cozy Coasters
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesCome join Becca for some leisurely, adults-only creative time! At the January 13 Creative Escape, join her in creating "cozy coasters," made from yarn woven on a cardboard base. If you want to customize your craft, you are welcome to bring the yarn of your choice. These handy, tiny rugs are perfect to insulate between... Read More →
Musser Book Club
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesIf reading more - or discussing books with others - is a new year’s resolution of yours, let Musser Book Club help you keep it! This book club for adults (18-plus) is for people who love to examine both fiction and non-fiction through interaction with other people. At the next gathering, the group will discuss... Read More →
Christmas Sing-Along
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin in singing classic and fun Christmas and winter songs with Mr. Taylor and Ms. Becca at the library! On Monday, Dec. 23, they will replace the usual O Baby Lapsit and Preschool Storytime with a seasonal sing-along.
Holiday Trivia Night
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesDo you love Holiday Season trivia? Carrie will put your knowledge to the test at this free event! This time, the trivia expands beyond holiday-themed movies and into other aspects of this "most wonderful time of the year." Get here before the doors close at 6 pm so you can join us and you are... Read More →
Discovery Lab: Circuit Cars!
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesCome create your own unique and functioning toy car here at the library! During the next Discovery Lab, we will meet in the MakerSpace (Room 017) to work with gears, wheels, belts, circuits and switches to make a car that moves. Discovery Lab is for ages 8 to 12 and focuses on STEM topics. The... Read More →
Curious Child Club: What Makes a Community?
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesHave you ever had the question: What makes a community? At the next Curious Child Club meeting, we will be exploring that very question! Join us as we celebrate families and piece together a quilt of our beautiful community, portraying local peoples’ roles and our interconnectivity. The Curious Child Club is for 4- to 8-year-olds... Read More →
Maker Studio
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesThe library's monthly tweens’ and teens’ crafting session, Makers Studio, will in November feature gnome ornaments. The Makers Studio is a relaxing craft time held monthly for 6th through 12th graders to create and socialize. Please note the revised date.
Voices of the Past: Halloween Hijinks
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesEmma and Jenny have again combed our archives to bring you another interesting chapter of Voices of the Past. This time, they look into records of spooky, scary shenanigans pulled off by people who lived in Muscatine a long time ago. Join them for a wild look into the past!
Monster Trivia
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesFor some people, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year! If you prefer spooky, scary Halloween Monster movies to the sweeter films that dominate the rest of the calendar year, come show off your knowledge and vie for the prize at Carrie's Monster Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. 25! Come early before the... Read More →
Discovery Lab
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesDiscovery Lab is a monthly meeting geared for ages 8-12 with an interest in hands-on learning and interactivity such as dissection, engineering, and STEM activities. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, science teacher Andi Martinez – who often led our former and similar program, Skeleton Key Club – will lead the group in a dissection project.
Teen Game Night
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesWhat’s about the same size as a cell phone, a lot cheaper, and can create interaction with people in the same room as you? A deck of cards. If you do not know card games – or if you know you like them – drop by the library on Oct. 21 to attend Teen Card... Read More →
Friends of Musser Public Library Book Sale Event
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesHey book lovers and collectors: You can pick up some fresh, unique and classic titles during a three-day sale event from Oct. 18-20 at the Musser Public Library. The first day is dedicated to Friends members, but we will accept on-the-spot membership purchases to let you in the door. There will be hundreds of titles... Read More →
Friends of Musser Public Library Book Sale Event
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesHey book lovers and collectors: You can pick up some fresh, unique and classic titles during a three-day sale event from Oct. 18-20 at the Musser Public Library. The first day is dedicated to Friends members, but we will accept on-the-spot membership purchases to let you in the door. There will be thousands of titles... Read More →
Curious Child Club
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesCuriosity is piqued and ideas grow while we explore a different topic each month through stories, games and craft activities. Geared for 4-8 year olds and their families. (Replaces the Sparkplugs program.) Visit the library before the event to check out topic-related books found on the “Club” shelf.
Friends of Musser Public Library Book Sale Event
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesHey book lovers and collectors: You can pick up some fresh, unique and classic titles during a three-day sale event from Oct. 18-20 at the Musser Public Library. The first day is dedicated to Friends members, but we will accept on-the-spot membership purchases to let you in the door. There will be hundreds of titles... Read More →
1990s Trivia Night
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesTest your knowledge of the age of angst: grunge music, the Gulf War and the end of a millennium. (Would Y2K mean the end of the world as we knew it?) Carrie will test your knowledge about the decade in several categories. Bring a team or you may form one there. Drinks and snacks provided;... Read More →
The Second Sunday Summer Concert Series – Banjoy
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesFree live music from Banjoy starts at 4pm during the "Second Sunday Concert Series" presented by the Muscatine County Arts Council outside of the Musser Public Library downtown! Tony Tone will do some emceeing during the band's set breaks, reading the "Wandering Word Poetry Contest" poems, including the one he wrote. You can stream the... Read More →
You Belong Here: 2024-25 Season of Programs Kickoff (Bubble Cannons)
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesCome join the party on Thursday, Sept. 5 as Rick Brammer of Absolute Science brings his bubble cannons and music to help us kick of a whole school year's worth of programming, both new and familiar. The party runs two hours with designated early time for the littles and a designated place for kids with... Read More →
The Second Sunday Summer Concert Series – Cruisin’
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesFree live music from Cruisin' starts at 5pm during the "Second Sunday Concert Series" presented by the Muscatine County Arts Council outside of the Musser Public Library downtown! Tony Tone will do some emceeing during the band's set breaks, reading the "Wandering Word Poetry Contest" poems, including the one he wrote. You can stream the... Read More →
Healthy Futures Fair
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesThis free event will be a fantastic opportunity for parents/caregivers to connect with UnityPoint Clinic providers and get important information to help manage their children's health, from well-baby visits to unexpected sports injuries and everything in between. Provider Presentations at 11:30am and 12:30pm! This event will feature: Provider Meet and Greet: Meet UnityPoint Clinic Family... Read More →
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
The Second Sunday Summer Concert Series
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesFree live music from The Jason and John Experience starts at 5pm during the "Second Sunday Concert Series" presented by the Muscatine County Arts Council outside of the Musser Public Library downtown! Tony Tone will do some emceeing during the band's set breaks, reading the "Wandering Word Poetry Contest" poems, including the one he wrote.... Read More →
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
Happy 125th Birthday, Weed Park!
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesThe latest edition of Muscatine's Voices of the Past series will focus on the 125th Anniversary of Weed Park. Come join Emma and Jen in Room 301 as they share stories and photos celebrating Muscatine's oldest city park since it was designated on July 4, 1899.
1950s Trivia Night
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesPut your knowledge about the 1950s to the test at the library after hours on June 28 during our 1950s Trivia Night! This free event runs from 6-7 pm, but please arrive early because the building closes at 6! Carrie has compiled questions in several categories for you to try. Come with a team or... Read More →
Preschool Storytime
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin us for learning and fun stories, song, dance and a bit of playtime best for ages 2 to 5.
Latin Thunder Storytime and craft with Unidos 4H of Muscatine
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesHear Juan Fourneau, AKA lucha libre wrestler "Latin Thunder," read two kids' titles about his craft at 4:30, and hang out with the Unidos 4H Club of Muscatine to engage in creating crafts from 4-6. Latin Thunder and his special guest will be available for photos and to give out his autographed photos. Drop-ins welcome... Read More →
Free Family Movie Night at Musser Public Library
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesJoin the Muscatine Art Center for a family movie night at the Musser Public Library on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 pm, in room 301. We will be showing Princess and the Frog (c). The soundtrack features music by Grammy award-winning zydeco musician Terrance Simien. Don't miss Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience performance and... Read More →
Sensory Story Time
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesThe Musser Public Library and River Valley Physical Therapy invite families with children who seek sensory input and those who avoid it to try Sensory Story Time, beginning on Thursday, Feb. 15. This free program is being piloted at the library for neurodivergent children ages 4 to 9 of all developmental stages. No sign up... Read More →
Retro TV Trivia Night
Musser Public Library 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA, United StatesWere you a fan of that blended TV family in the '70s? Or the one that toured as a band? Or the '80s family who had a generational clash on all things political? Did you tune in to all 11 seasons of the 4099 MASH unit? Do you know how astronaut captain Tony Nelson ends... Read More →