Welcome to Jewell... welcome to the library.
Jewell's public library, the Montgomery Memorial Library, is fully accredited by the State and strives to provide materials, services, and programs for all age groups in the Jewell community.
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Contact and Hours Information
| Library Director: | Kris Koehnk |
| Phone/Fax: | (515) 827-5112 |
| Library Address: |
711 Main
P.O. Box 207 Jewell, IA 50130-0207 |
| Hours: |
Mon, Tues, Wed - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thurs & Friday - 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sat - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Staff: All are accredited and certified by the State Library of Iowa |
Kris Koehnk - Library Director
Roseann Amundson - Children's Librarian Marcia Wheeler - Assistant Librarian |
| Community Room Rental | The library has a community room available for groups to use for meetings. Please
check this page for more information:
Library Meeting Room |
Our Mission
The mission of the Montgomery Memorial Library is to promote enlightened citizenship, enrich personal lives, and meet informational, cultural, recreational, educational, and informational needs of the community by providing, promoting and supporting a wide variety of materials, programs and services, including reference and interlibrary loan services.
Library Programs Available
Toddler Storytime
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
10:15 AM
Preschool Storytime
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
2:30 PM
Summer Library Programs for Preschool - 4th Graders
Stay tuned for more information
Book Club Discussion Group
Date: 1st Tuesday of each month, Sept. - May
Time: 7:00 p.m. - library community room
Current Book:
Age Group: All Adults Welcome
Note: There is another book club (non library associated)
that also meets monthly. Please check here for more information.
The library is much more than a place to check out books. We have programs and services for everyone in our community. Nice, eager, friendly, highly-trained librarians are standing by, waiting to help you find the information you're looking for. To learn more about what we can do for you, please check here: Montgomery Memorial Library.
Materials and Services
Materials offered to patrons include the following:
- Books (all age groups)
- Audio books (all age groups)
- Magazines
- Video tapes and DVDs (complete selection of G-R Rated available), Maxon Movie Collection
- Local history
- Newspapers
Services offered to patrons include the following:
- Computers, FREE Internet access, word processor
- FAX Machine
- Photocopy machine
- Micro-film reader, printer
- Community room (more information)
- Reference service - including EBSCO host
- Interlibrary Loan Service
- Open Access Program through the State Library of Iowa
- Partnering with South Hamilton schools for Accelerated Reader and Books in a Basket
- Outside Book Drop for after hours
History
The library first opened its doors in 1945 when E.W. Montgomery, a local resident, left a portion of his estate to "establish a modern free public library" in Jewell. It's been serving the residents of Jewell and Hamilton County ever since.
Library News
The Montgomery Memorial Library now has a website that lists additional information and also provides a search feature. It's new -- it's fun! Check it out: Montgomery Memorial Library.
Library Board of Trustees
Julie Lutjen - President
Ellen Henry - Secretary
Dr. Larry Koehnk - Treasurer
To learn more about the responsibilities of this group, please check here, Public Library Boards in Iowa.
Community Book Club
Book Club Discussion Group for Adults
Date: 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:00 PM at Mischelle's
Contacts: Malisa (515) 827-5787
Current Book: Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
Age Group: All Adults Welcome
Website: More Information
