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Winterset Library reports 20% attendance increase, readies summer program and community events

Winterset City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

Library Director Dave Hargrove reported a 20% rise in program attendance, a pending construction contract for a small-group space, an active book sale, and upcoming events including 'Touch a truck/See a train' and the summer program 'Plant a seed, Read'.

Library Director Dave Hargrove reported to the council that program attendance at the Winterset Public Library is up 20% year over year. He also provided updates on planned sidewalk improvements adjacent to the library, a pending construction contract for a small-group space, and a robust book sale.

Mr. Hargrove said the library will host 'Touch a truck/See a train' and the summer reading program titled 'Plant a seed, Read.' He reported that the library's small-group space project is at the pending-contract stage, and staff are tracking participation increases as they prepare summer programming.

Next steps: Library staff will proceed with the pending contract process and continue outreach to support summer programs and community events.