Genealogy Collection

Local History Collections

The Norma Anders Public Library maintains a collection of local history including Dysart and Dysart-Geneseo yearbooks, family histories, obituaries and family celebrations. These collections are available for in-library-use only.

Featured Events

Oct 14

Monster Madness

Oct 14, 2024 – Oct 19, 2024

Build and make monsters all week at the library during normal hours.

Oct 17

Halloween Play-Dough at the Library

Oct 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

We're setting up Play-Dough Centers in the Learning Center. Halloween is the theme for October. *Play dough creations will not be kept or taken home.

Oct 21

Halloween Story Walk

Oct 21, 2024 – Oct 26, 2024

Follow the pages of the story around the inside of the library and have fun with coordinating activities.

Oct 21

Preschool Stories & More

Oct 21, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Join us Monday mornings for an engaging and interactive story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We'll have stories, songs, and more including fun with scarves, shakers, the parachute, finger plays, and felt boards. Afterward, stay and play in our children's area with toys, crafts, and building.

Oct 21

Art Sparks Monsters

Oct 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Create monsters themed artwork at this program for kids on Monday, October 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. No registration required.

Oct 21

Silent Book Club

Oct 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Silent Book Club is about community: hanging out together, reading your book, having your snack, and sharing what you're reading with others. There's no pressure to read the same thing as everyone else; instead, you share what you're already reading and learn a little about what others are reading.

Oct 22

Knit & Stich

Oct 22, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Bring your textile handiwork and connect with others as you work on your current projects. Enjoy an afternoon of conversation while you knit, crochet or stitch.

Oct 24

Dancin' with the Witches

Oct 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Stop by the library for downtown Dysart's Dancin' with the Witches event. We'll have extra fun activities from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Oct 28

Preschool Stories & More

Oct 28, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM