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A big thank you to Olivia and Emersyn Vanderlinden for helping Jared and JeNel put down mulch in the landscaping this morning! They also wiped down the children's library shelving inside. Thanks…
Drake Public Library

A big thank you to Olivia and Emersyn Vanderlinden for helping Jared and JeNel put down mulch in the landscaping this morning! They also wiped down the children's library shelving inside. Thanks…

Drake Public Library

If there are any Centerville students looking for a few hours of volunteer work, we will be doing landscaping work on Monday, May 6th at 8am here at the library. Be ready to help spread mulch, sweep…

Call the library's children's section at 641-856-6676 or use messenger through Drake Public Library Kids
Drake Public Library

Call the library's children's section at 641-856-6676 or use messenger through Drake Public Library Kids

Drake Public Library

This week at the library! Monday: Little Listeners @ 10:30am Wii Play after school Wednesday: Book Chat; The Lido @ 12:15pm in the Reading Room Thursday: Adult Coloring Group @ 1:30pm …

The Little Listeners just keep getting cuter! Families learning and having fun. There's nothing better. This afternoon is Create Crew for the big kids, who always amaze me with their creativity and…
Drake Public Library

The Little Listeners just keep getting cuter! Families learning and having fun. There's nothing better. This afternoon is Create Crew for the big kids, who always amaze me with their creativity and…

Drake Public Library

This week at the library! Monday: Little Listeners storytime @ 10:30am Wii Play after school Thursday: Adult Coloring @ 1:30pm Create Crew after school Friday: LEGO…

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day.
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. The nation’s libraries play a critical role in our democracy, encouraging readers, educating voters…
Drake Public Library

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day. Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. The nation’s libraries play a critical role in our democracy, encouraging readers, educating voters…

A big thank you to the Drake Public Library Staff for all that they do!  Julie, Pam, Kristin, Tanya and Erin...you are the best! 
-JeNel
Drake Public Library

A big thank you to the Drake Public Library Staff for all that they do! Julie, Pam, Kristin, Tanya and Erin...you are the best! -JeNel

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Hours & Address

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday: CLOSED

115 Drake Avenue
Centerville, Iowa 52544
Phone: 641-856-6676
Fax: 641-856-6135
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