The library building is closed this week due to construction.  We will have staff available on a limited basis for no-contact pickup.  Please be aware that not all materials are accessible at this time. 

The Roy R. Estle Memorial Library is open limited hours for our patrons to browse the collection and check out materials.  Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 6:00pm All patrons.  Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm All patrons.  We ask that anyone under the age of 16 please be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  During the hours that our building is open, we will also have the following services available:
faxing, copying, scanning.  Two computers will be available for public use with (one) half hour session per person. 

We will also continue with the no-contact pick up service for anyone who does not feel safe entering our building.  Current patrons are welcome to call the library (515-992-3185) or email us (webmaster@dallascenter.lib.ia.us) to request materials be checked out to your account.  We will set your items outside in a bag with your name on it for pickup.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO VISIT THE LIBRARY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

     If you are sick, think you may be sick, or have a fever or cough, please do not enter the building.  You may utilize our no-contact pick up service instead. 
    
     Please wear a face covering.  Free paper masks will be available at our entrance.
    
     Hand sanitizer will be available upon entry to the building and can be used again as you leave.
    
     Please do not bring materials inside the library.  You may place returns in the outside dropbox and it will be emptied once a day with all materials sanitized and quarantined for 3 days upon check in. 
    
     At this time, our building is only open for limited services.  There will not be restrooms, reading areas or other services available. 

Due to the health and safety of our patrons and employees we are not accepting donations at this time.  We will let you know when we resume taking donations.  

The health and safety of our employees and the community remain our number one priority and we hope to see you soon.

A Message from the Director:

Library Director
Meet Shelly Cory, Director of the Dallas Center Library


Here's to a new year...  2020 was full of challenges for so many and I look forward to new beginnings in 2021.  January marks 10 years for me as the Library Director at the Estle Memorial Library.  It's been a great 10 years and I'm excited for the next 10!  Happy New Year!

Building Update:
We are all so excited about the progress of our addition and remodel project!  The brick on the exterior is complete and the trim is close to done.  My major concern about adding on to our building was aesthetics.  I was concerned about the building being so long and expressed those concerns to our architect, along with suggestions of varying roof lines and dormers.  I could not be more happy with the design.  Our beautiful library is bigger and better now!  Inside, the drywallers have been busy mudding and taping, and painting will begin soon.

Our Library Foundation continues to fundraise with about $53,000 left to raise for the project.  This number does not include furnishings, however we have applied for a grant and will apply for a couple more with the hope that grant proceeds will pay for bookcases and furniture. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported us financially.  If you would like to donate to help us reach our goal, please feel free to contact the library for more information.  One hundred percent of the donations to the Dallas Center Library Foundation benefits this project.

Any donations can be made to:
Dallas Center Library Foundation

And dropped at the library or mailed to:
Estle Memorial Library  PO Box 521  Dallas Center, Iowa 50063


Stay tuned for more information and stay healthy!
Shelly Cory

Starting in November:

Story Time Craft Kits!!

Wednesday's 10:00am 
Take-home craft kits will be available for pickup outside our front door. 
*while supplies last

Story Time

 

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Lit Wits: 
    Stay tuned for more info regarding the fall. 

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All the Tools You Need to Succeed Right at Your Library:

Online Resources:

www.galepages.com/iaestle

Copying:
Black and White single sided  .10/page
Black and White double sided  .15/page
Color  .50/page

Faxing:
1.00/1st page;  .25/page after

Laminating:
1.00/sheet (up to 8.5 x 11 sheets)