6/1/2025
Sunday, June 1, 10 – 3 pm. Pioneer Park, Harlan. Over 20 artists, Interactive art activities, face painting, Henna, sidewalk chalk, live music, and much more. .
6/1/2025
Sunday, June 1, 11 - 3 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Step Back in Time at Log Cabin Day! Join us for a fun-filled day of history, games, and old-fashioned charm at Log Cabin Day—a celebration the whole family will love!
Don’t miss this chance to unplug, play, and celebrate the simple joys of the past!
6/2/2025
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken!6/3/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!6/3/2025
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken!6/3/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/3/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/4/2025
Wednesday, June 4, 10 am. This event will be held at North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan.11 am - Hot Dog Picnic. Come enjoy lunch at the park and pick up your Summer Library packet.
Mikayla OZ Magic Show will be taking place during this event. Make sure to bring a lawn chair.
6/4/2025
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken!6/4/2025 - 6/5/2025
Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, 8:30 am - 3 pm at the Harlan Community Intermediate School, 1401 19th Street, Harlan They're selling EVERYTHING that is leftover in the Intermediate building before the demolition. 6/4/2025
June 4, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Questions: Please contact Alex Londo, 712-755-5160.
6/5/2025
The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, is hosting this event on the following days: Thursday, June 5, Thursday, July 10, and Thursday, August 14, at 9 am. Coffee and cards will be provided. Enjoy a cup or two of coffee and conversation at the Lied Irwin Public Library. Visit and play a few hands of cards while you are here too!
6/5/2025
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken!6/5/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/5/2025
Thursday, June 5, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Feeling smart? Test your knowledge at HCL's Jeopardy Night!
6/6/2025 - 6/7/2025
Friday, June 6, 5 - 8 pm and Saturday, June 7, 8 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey Party Room, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Find unique treasures at unbeatable prices. Kids clothes
women's clothes
shoes
odds and ends
books
kitchen and Homegoods
most items sold for $1
6/6/2025
Friday, June 6, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. No cover. Bar & Kitchen open at 5pm. All ages karaoke starts at 7pm.
6/6/2025
Friday, June 6, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Featuring special off-menu food and drinks! Takeout options available too. All are welcome to come and enjoy. Plus, karaoke kicks off at 7pm6/7/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/7/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/8/2025
Sunday, June 8, 10 am. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Join us for our annual church picnic featuring an outdoor church service, potluck grill-out, and fun activities for all ages! We ask that each family sign up at the information booth for one service area to help us make this fun event happen. Bring your lawn chairs, modest swim attire, and a large dish to share. We can't wait to spend the day with you!
6/9/2025
Monday, June 9, 11:15 am. Elm Crest Senior Living Community, 2104 12th Street, Harlan. Join us as we visit our older friends at Elm Crest Nursing Home for this outdoor story time filled with songs, stories, and snacks!
6/9/2025
Monday, June 9, 3:30 - 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Teens ages 13 and up are invited to hang out in our Teen Space, where we will have snacks, drinks, music, and crafts!
6/10/2025
Have you been spring cleaning out your files? Save the dates for SCSB's 2025 Shred Days!HARLAN WEST BRANCH, 2010 23rd Street, Saturday, April 26 @ 9-11 AM
IDA GROVE BRANCH, 200 Moorehead Avenue, Tuesday, June 10 @ 9-10 AM
DANBURY BRANCH, 202 Main Street, Tuesday, June 10 @ 10:30-11:30 AM
6/10/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!6/10/2025
Tuesday, June 10, IWCC Shelby County Scholarship Scramble. Held at Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Hole assignments - 11:45 am. Shotgun start - 12 pm. $75 per person, $40 per cart. Registration includes free brats on the hill, flight prizes, game participation, and a light meal following competition of the scramble.
Event fills quickly, register early.
6/10/2025
Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 pm at the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Presented by the Danish Windmill.6/10/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/10/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/10/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/10/2025
Tuesday, June 10, 10 - 11:30. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Paint with us on the prairie! For this month’s SPARK! program, we will grab a canvas, sit out on the overlook, gather inspiration, and paint a landscape scene from the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park.
6/10/2025
Tuesday, June 10, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book - "Grass".
6/11/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/11/2025
Wednesday, June 11, 10 am. North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan. In this fascination program, Fontenelle Forest will bring birds of prey for us to learn about. Photo op and snack will follow the raptor presentation. Sponsored by Harlan Lions Club.
6/11/2025
Wednesday, June 11, 5 - 6:30 pm. 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 5pm the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Social is 5-5:30 with discussion beginning at 5:30pm. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
6/12/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/12/2025
The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to our sweetest summer addition: Candyland Concoctions — a magical storytime for ages 2–5 filled with tales as delightful as a gumdrop trail!Bring your little gumdrops, jellybeans, and sweet peas to Library Land for a storytime based on the board game, Candy Land.
6/12/2025
Get ready for an incredible four-day experience interacting with local businesses, diving into awesome STEM materials, and getting hands-on with robots!This is for students entering 3rd - 6th Grade. Limited to the first 50 students.
Harlan Community Intermediate Building, 1401 19th Street, Harlan, 9 -11 am. Registration form can be found here.
6/13/2025
Friday, June 13, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Support young entrepreneurs. Bar and kitchen open too.
If you'd like to vend, email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com for info
6/13/2025
Friday, June 13, 10 -11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Stories will be read by the Elk Horn Public Librarian. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library.
6/13/2025
Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. 6/14/2025
Saturday, June 14, 3 pm with Princess Irelynd McCarthy. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Registration is required. Please call the library at 712-782-3335, email at liedlibrary@fmctc.com, or message us on Facebook.
Girls may bring an uncle, grandpa, older brother, or someone else special in their life.
6/14/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/14/2025
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar!6/14/2025
Sunday, June 14. St. Mary's Hall, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama. Pancake breakfast - 8:30 - 11 am. Mass - 4 pm. Picnic Stands - 5 pm.
$7,500 drawing. Purchase tickets at SCSB in Panama.
6/14/2025
Saturday, June 14, Saturday, July 12, and Saturday, August 9, 10 - 11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist of Yoga to Love our Bodies for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome.
$8 per session. $6 per session for museum members. Please register for each session individually.
6/15/2025
Sunday, June 15, 7:30 - 11 am. Rushenberg Field, Harlan Municipal Airport, Hwy 59 South, Harlan.Breakfast is free to all fly-ins. Adults - $12, age 10 and under - $6. Serving bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice, and coffee.
Sponsored by: 8-Ball Aviation Club
6/17/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!6/17/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/17/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/18/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/18/2025
Wednesday, June 18, 10 am. North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan. Dinosaur expert, Anthony Pontiero, will bring a dino-mite program full of prehistoric education and entertainment. Enjoy a snack after the show! Sponsored by SCSB.
6/18/2025
Wednesday, June 18, 10 - 12 pm. Showing, "The Maltese Falcon". Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will have popcorn and donuts.
6/19/2025
The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to our sweetest summer addition: Candyland Concoctions — a magical storytime for ages 2–5 filled with tales as delightful as a gumdrop trail!Bring your little gumdrops, jellybeans, and sweet peas to Library Land for a storytime based on the board game, Candy Land.
6/19/2025
Thursday, June 19, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Program - 250 Years of Royal Copenhagen. This is a free event.
6/19/2025
Thursday, June 19, 4 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Stop in any time between 4 and 7pm, and bring a gently used board game, card game, or puzzle to swap with another. Cool down with a sweet treat that'll be provided by the library. Open to all ages!
6/19/2025
Thursday, June 19, 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Kids ages 12 & up are invited to join the adventure! In this D&D Workshop, you'll hone your game playing skills, work on character development, and perfect your storytelling. Thee hours of immersive D&D. Pizza will be served. Registration is required: https://harlan-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5472798
6/19/2025
Car & Bike Night on the Square, Harlan, IA. Live entertainment. Held on the third Thursday, May through August, 6 - 9 pm. 6/20/2025
This year's tournament will be held at the Shelby County Golf Course, 1242 F32, Harlan. Cost is $225 per team, cart rental is $30 per cart. Entry fee includes golf, flag/door prizes, and light dinner.6/21/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/21/2025
Myrtue Medical Center's Public Health Department invites Shelby County expecting women to a Community Baby Shower. Saturday, June 21, 9 - 11 am. McKee Community Room - Elm Crest Senior Community, north east side across from Merrill Field, Harlan.
We want to celebrate you and your family. Prizes, giveaways, food, and fun for all registered expectant parents. Companions are welcome.
To claim your spot, pre-register here.
6/21/2025
Saturday, June 21, 6 - 10 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Sankt Hans Aften, or Saint John’s Eve, is a Danish style midsummer festival. Join us at the Museum of Danish America for rød pølse, s’mores and snobrød, and a bonfire at sunset! The museum is open for browsing and shopping, and we encourage you to bring your own lawn games, seating, beverages, etc. Live music and theater programs are often a part of the celebration. All are welcome to join this free event.
6/23/2025
Substitute Teacher Authorization. Choose from a 4-day Zoom classes or 4-week self-paced course. Cost is $260Dates: 4-day course with Zoom: Monday, June 23, Monday, August 11, or Monday, September 22
Dates 4-week onine self-paced course: Tuesday, July 8 or Tuesday, October 7.
For more information, please visit https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/substitute-authorization/
6/23/2025 - 6/24/2025
Monday, June 23 - Lego Car Racing, 2 - 4 pm.Tuesday, June 24 - Build A Boardgame, 2 - 4:30 pm.
All day, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activities inside the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
6/23/2025
Monday, June 23, 8 - 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please call Ruth Pitkin at 712-755-4316.
6/23/2025
Monday, June 23, 12 - 3 pm. Harlan Intermediate School, 1401 19th Street, Harlan. Presented by Thriving Families Alliance, HMS (Harrison, Monona, Shelby) Hub and Shelby County Present Child Abuse Council. Register today. Come early for connection. Join the HMS Hub Collaborative Meeting from 10 am - 12 pm.
6/24/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!6/24/2025
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Pizza and wine will be provided. 6/24/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/24/2025
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Join us as we indulge in pizza and wine as we discuss the book "Playing for Pizza" by John Grisham. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library.
6/24/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/24/2025
Tuesday, June 24, 9 - 3 pm. IWCC Shelby County Center, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County Center will be hosting upcoming 6th through 8th grade students for Summer Camp.
Registration is now open. Learn more and register online. Registration is $35 and includes lunch.
6/25/2025
HERE IT IS! OUR FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIE LINEUP!!June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
All shows at 10 am.
6/25/2025
Wednesday, June 25, 10 am. This event will be held at North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan. Join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the park as we explore physical literacy and all the new outdoor kits offered by the library. Play cornhole, parachute games, volleyball, croquet, badminton, try an obstacle course, and more! Start with Yoga led by Katie Sandquist.
6/26/2025
Thursday, June 26, 9 - 11 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Christina Roelofs, Shelby County Naturalist will be here. Meet us at the Irwin School Football Field for a morning of learning archery skills and atl atl. This event is for adults, teens, ahd tweens.
6/26/2025
Get ready for an incredible four-day experience interacting with local businesses, diving into awesome STEM materials, and getting hands-on with robots!This is for students entering 3rd - 6th Grade. Limited to the first 50 students.
Harlan Community Intermediate Building, 1401 19th Street, Harlan, 9 -11 am. Registration form can be found here.
6/27/2025
Come join the Shelby County Chamber at Sunset Scoops, 1014 6th Street, Harlan on Friday, June 27 at 2 pm for their ribbon cutting. 6/27/2025
Friday, June 27, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Vendors wanted- email us at milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com for more information. Local food growers will be popping up for market- inside. Enjoy dinner and a cocktail too. Bar & Kitchen open.
6/27/2025
Friday, June 27, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for Silent Book Club. Silent reading will begin at 5:30pm. Participants are encouraged to grab one of Milk & Honey's specialty drinks or a snack to munch on while enjoying their book. Reading will last for 45 minutes, and then the last 15 minutes will be used to discuss what everyone is reading. We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey on this new reading adventure!
6/28/2025
Every Tuesday and Saturday in June, stop by the HMU office to see a demonstration of the new IPTV service being offered starting July 1.6/28/2025
Saturday, June 28, 9 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Stop in for donuts and coffee. Donuts are made by Christian's Rise Donuts from Harlan, IA. The profits go to benefit the library with future programming.6/28/2025
Saturday, June 28, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA.
Unleash Your Inner Viking: A Day of Adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time to the age of Vikings! Our action-packed Viking Camp offers a thrilling and educational experience, connecting the legendary Norse seafarers to the rich tapestry of Danish culture. Held in collaboration with the Danish Windmill.
Who should join the adventure:
This camp is perfect for curious kids (grades 4th - 8th), eager to explore history, engage in hands-on activities, and discover the fascinating world of the Vikings and their connection to Danish culture. Lunch Provided.
Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Register here.
Contact – Anna Thomas M.A.
Youth and Community Educator
anna.thomas@danishmuseum.org
712.764.7001
6/29/2025
Sunday, June 29. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan & Shelby County Golf Course, 1243 F32, Harlan. Cost: $40 per player, includes 18-hole green fees (9 at each course) and food. Cart rental IS NOT included in the registration fee. Golfers are responsible for using their own cart, borrowing from someone else, or renting at one or both courses.
6/30/2025
Monday, June 30, 1 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Youth 10+ can join us at the library to create, design, and build their own board game. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. Call the library 712-782-3335.