8/1/2023
Summer movies are back! Movies will be shown every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am starting on Tuesday, June 13. All movies are rated G and PG. 8/1/2023
Make sure to check out the library's summer speaker series. All programs start at 6:30 pm at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 8/2/2023
Summer movies are back! Movies will be shown every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am starting on Tuesday, June 13. All movies are rated G and PG. 8/3/2023
Thursday, August 3, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.An evening of style and color analysis put together by local business owners. For teens and adults.
8/3/2023
Thursday, August 3, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Our Iowa Author Event with Ann Hanigan Kotz. Join us to hear about her book, "The Journey of Karoline Olsen". A Story about an Iowa woman and wife building the American Dream with the dirt under her feet. Bring a Friend
8/5/2023
Saturday, August 5, 8 - 1 pm. Shelby Community Building, 500 East Street, Shelby. To schedule an appointment, please call Nikki at 712-422-2928. Walk-ins welcome. 8/5/2023
Saturday, August 5, 10 - 1 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. This event is free and open to the public. 8/7/2023
Come shop our HUGE annual used book sale! We have books for adults and kids. We also have DVDs, puzzles and games. The book sale is open during regular library hours starting Monday, August 7th and will run through Saturday, September 2nd.Don't miss out, this sale only comes around 1 time a year.
The library takes donations of gently used books, games, DVDS, puzzles etc. We cannot take self help books or reference books.
8/7/2023
Join Lucy a certified therapy dog who will be at the library on Mondays throughout the summer - June 5, June 19, July 10, July 24, and August 7, 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Lucy is here to help build confidence in readers so they can Find Their Voice. We have a quiet area where kids and Lucy can relax on the rug and read their book of choice. Dog treats will even be provided for after reading sessions. 8/8/2023
Summer movies are back! Movies will be shown every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am starting on Tuesday, June 13. All movies are rated G and PG. 8/8/2023
Tuesday, August 8, 7 pm. Shelby Community Center, 500 East Street, Shelby. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter. Evening Program: Awareness Presentation and Dementia Simulation.8/8/2023
Tuesday, August 8, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The group will be discussing the book, "Westerning Women" by Sandra Dallas. This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
8/8/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 8/9/2023
Summer movies are back! Movies will be shown every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am starting on Tuesday, June 13. All movies are rated G and PG. 8/9/2023
Wednesday, August 9, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn, in collaboration with The Museum of Danish America.Participate in this program and have your artwork on display at the Museum of Danish America's upcoming quilt exhibition.
8/10/2023
Thursday, August 10, 7 pm. The book club will meet at the Danish Countryside Wines and Vines, 1398 280th Street, Exira. Stop in and grab a copy of our August book club book - Malibu Rising.
8/10/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/10/2023
Leasa Stark Thompson is returning to the Brick Wall Gallery (1010 6th St.) in Historic Downtown Harlan, Iowa to share her love for the Arts in our Community.
The Pop-Up exhibit, “From the Garden to the Farm” begins on Thursday, August 10th, Noon-8pm.
There is no cost to attend this event, but artwork will be available for purchase.
The complete list of dates and times are:
• Thursday, August 10, Noon-8pm
• Friday, August 11, 9am-5pm
• Saturday, August 12, 9am-5pm
8/10/2023
Join the museum staff for their monthly Brown Bag Lunch program 12 - 1 pm. The museum is located at 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Bring your lunch!8/10/2023
Thursday, August 10, 1 - 2 pm. Iowa Western Community College, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Suite 102, Harlan. 8/10/2023
Event hosted by The Harlan BuckSnort at 3002 23rd Street, Harlan. Two Shows! Thursday, July 6 and Thursday, August 10 from 2 - 8 pm. All cars, trucks, and motorcycles welcome. No registration needed and no fee.10% discount to those you bring a vehicle to show.
8/11/2023
Friday, August 11, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Participants will meet near the playground/shower house.8/11/2023
Friday, August 11, 9 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Participants will meet at the beach parking lot. 8/11/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/11/2023
Leasa Stark Thompson is returning to the Brick Wall Gallery (1010 6th St.) in Historic Downtown Harlan, Iowa to share her love for the Arts in our Community.
The Pop-Up exhibit, “From the Garden to the Farm” begins on Thursday, August 10th, Noon-8pm.
There is no cost to attend this event, but artwork will be available for purchase.
The complete list of dates and times are:
• Thursday, August 10, Noon-8pm
• Friday, August 11, 9am-5pm
• Saturday, August 12, 9am-5pm
8/12/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/12/2023
Leasa Stark Thompson is returning to the Brick Wall Gallery (1010 6th St.) in Historic Downtown Harlan, Iowa to share her love for the Arts in our Community.
The Pop-Up exhibit, “From the Garden to the Farm” begins on Thursday, August 10th, Noon-8pm.
There is no cost to attend this event, but artwork will be available for purchase.
The complete list of dates and times are:
• Thursday, August 10, Noon-8pm
• Friday, August 11, 9am-5pm
• Saturday, August 12, 9am-5pm
8/13/2023
Sunday, August 13, 4 - 6 pm. An old-fashion ice cream social at Carstens 1880 Farmstead near Shelby. This is a family friendly event for all ages.A community meeting to plan for the upcoming 41st Annual Carstens Farm Days will take place following the ice cream social at 7 pm.
8/13/2023
An old fashion ice cream social, Sunday, August 13 at Carstens 1880 Farmstead, 32409 380th Street, Shelby, just south of I-80 exite 34. This is a family friendly event for all ages. 8/14/2023
Monday, August 14, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. Participants will meet on the east side of the lake/County Road M47. 8/14/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/15/2023
Save the Date - Tuesday, August 15. Shotgun start at 5:30 pm For more information, please call Ron French att 712-235-7226, ext. 3
8/15/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/16/2023
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Spectacular, August 10 - 16, during regular library hours. Come and explore all things STEAM for kids of all ages.
8/16/2023
Wednesday, August 16, 11 am. Hansen House Senior Living's Food Truck - Dawg's 'N Hawg's Food Truck will be at Hineline Home Furnishings, 2205 23rd Street, Harlan. Their menu can be found on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HansenHouseHarlan.
8/17/2023
Thursday, August 17, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us in repurposing old book spines into bookmarks.
8/17/2023
Come meet with other caregivers in the area to share struggles, successes, and make new friends.Meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month from 3 - 4 pm in the lower-level of the Harlan Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Sponsored by: St. Croix Hospice, Hansen House, Elm Crest Senior Living, and Angel's Care Home Health.
8/17/2023
Roar into Harlan Car and Bike Night on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. Every third Thursday beginning May 18 through September 21, 6 - 9 pm 8/18/2023
The Outdoor Movies in the Park are hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library. Movies begin at dusk in the Elk Horn City Park. Don't forget your blankets and chairs. Concessions available. 8/18/2023
Friday, August 18, 11 am - 7 pm, Downtown Main Street, Shelby. Check out their website: https://javistacos.com/8/20/2023
Sunday, August 20, 4 - 7 pm. If you turned in a summer reading log of any kind (reading path, list of books or a BINGO) you are invited to join us for some summer fun in the Elk Horn Swimming Pool and pizza. This event is hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library. 8/21/2023
Monday, August 21. Mobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry, 4:30 until gone. Veterans Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Enter from 12th Street. You will be directed to where to line up. Limit: 2 per vehicle. Sponsored by the Harlan Lions Club.8/21/2023 - 8/22/2023
Monday, August 21 and Tuesday, August 22, 8 - 4 pm. Myrtue's Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue - Admin Entrance, Harlan.There will be a happy hour special on Tuesday, August 22 only from 2 - 4 pm.
8/22/2023
Tuesday, August 22, 12 - 6 pm. Portsmouth Community Center, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. Walk-ins welcome and needed. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Connie at 712-743-2491.8/22/2023
Parent Support Group sessions are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 - 8 pm in the Myrtue Medical Birthing Center located on the third floor of the hospital. Park in the north lot at the Administration Entrance. 8/24/2023
This event has been canceled due to the excessive heat. 8/24/2023 - 8/26/2023
MoDA will host the State Historical Museum of Iowa's traveling history exhibit "Mobile Museum - Iowa History 101: People and Places" August 24 - 26.8/24/2023
Merrill Field, 1109 Elm Street, Harlan. Everyone is invited.Free food begins at 6pm with our program starting promptly at 7 pm. It’s open to the community, so invite your friends!
We hope to see you there!
8/24/2023
Thursday, August 24, 6 - 7:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Welcome to the next installment of our Seasonal Cookery course - Heirloom Tomatoes.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
2023 Iowa Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) – Women, Wine, & Water, Shelby County Conservation
8/25/2023 - 8/27/2023
Friday, August 25 - Sunday, August 27. The workshop will be held at the Shelby County Conservation Nishna Bend Recreation Area, 516 Maple Road, Harlan and Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Rd M47, Harlan. 8/25/2023
Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 2102 23rd Street, Harlan, Iowa. To celebrate becoming part of Harlan, Iowa community and Shelby County, 50% of proceeds from sales on Friday, August 25 will be donated to the Dream Playground Project in Harlan. Also, there will be a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location at 11 am on Friday, August 25.The drive-thru location is owned and operated by Hanna and Mark Leiting.
8/26/2023
Saturday, August 26. Registration 9:30 - 10:30 am at Monument Park along Hwy 191. Ride at 11 am from Northside Bar in Persia. Hill-free, easy 11 miles along Hwy 191 from Persia to Panama. 8/27/2023
Sunday, August 27, 10 am. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. This event will be held in their parking lot. Everyone is invited. 8/27/2023
Sunday, August 27. Check-in: 3 pm. Shotgun start: 3:30 pm. Pioneer Park, Pine Street Shelter, Harlan. All ages event. Sponsors: Harlan Lions Club & Dream Playground Re-Imagined. Register before August 20 by emailing LC2023@fmctc.com. Or for more information, feel free to contact Harlan Lions Club by the email listed or their Facebook page.
Benefiting - Dream Playground Re-Imagined Playground
8/27/2023
Join us on Sunday, August 27 from 4pm - 7pm to learn all about pickling and canning! Participants will experience a hands-on classroom/kitchen setting at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan, as we walk you through beginner pickling + canning techniques. Registration fee is $35. Ticket can be purchased here.
8/30/2023
Wednesday nights, 7 pm, starting on Wednesday, August 30. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Fellowship meal available 5:30 - 6:30 pm. $3 per person. Elevate youth eat for free.
8/30/2023
Starts on Wednesday, August 31. Family meal at 6 pm. Classes at 6:30 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. For more information about BYF meals and events, follow First Baptist Church BYF on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/harlanbyf .
8/30/2023
Starts on Wednesday, August 30, 6 pm. Harvest of Hope Church, 1146 Hwy 59, Harlan.Free transportation and meals for students.
Register online @ https://harvestofhope.breezechms.com/form/e5b5ce
8/30/2023
Wednesday, August 30, 7 - 8:30 am. Elk Horn Clinic, 4022 Main Street, Elk Horn. Appointments required. Please call 712-755-4288 between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm. Walk-ins and add-ons to services will not be available the day of service. 8/30/2023
Wednesday, August 30, 7 - 9 pm. Hosted by Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy. The book club meets at 7pm generally the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
8/31/2023
Thursday, August 31, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Join us for a night of board games and card games. We will provide the games and the fun! Adults and teens are welcome. Free snacks will be provided.
8/31/2023
Thursday, August 31, 5:30 pm. meet our newest member, Kennedy Brothers Plumbing, LLC. They will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Chamber's conference room, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. 8/31/2023
Thursday, August 31, 7 - 8:30 am. Earling Clinic, 100 Industrial Drive, Earling. Appointments required. Please call 712-755-4288 to schedule an appointment between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm. Walk-ins or add-ons to services will not be available the day of service. 8/31/2023
August 31 - December 21, 2023. Every Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.If you would like to register, talk to someone at the Wellness Center's front desk or download and print off the following sheet and turn it in at the Wellness Center. Contact the Wellness Center at 712-755-4344 for more information.