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Hawkins Memorial Library

Welcome to the Hawkins Memorial Library. The library is your one stop source for all of your informational needs. We have a large selection of books, magazines, newspapers, and electronic resources available to be checked out by our library card holders. Here you will also find electronic resources, news, announcements, and a calendar of upcoming library events!

Pickup or curbside service is offered to patrons not wishing to enter the library. Reserve library materials online for pick up including books, DVDs, magazines, and audiobooks. Go to https://www.laportecity.lib.ia.us/, open the catalog tab, login to your account, search the catalog or browse the What’s Hot section, click on titles you’re interested in, and place a reserve. Make sure your contact information is correct. You can also email at hawkins@laportecity.lib.ia.us, or call 319-342-3025, with your requests.

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Featured Events

Apr 01

Coffee Time

Apr 1, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The Coffee is free, and so is the conversation, on Mondays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM.

Apr 01

Easter Fun at the Library

Apr 1, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Get Easter Fun at the Library on your calendar for Saturday, April 1. Hawkins Memorial Library has activities for the kids from 10 AM to 1 PM. Activities include Easter crafts, games, and sidewalk chalk. This event is scheduled in conjunction with the 1 PM Easter Egg Hunt at Care Initiatives. The rain date is Saturday, April 8.

Apr 03

Easter Craft Week

Apr 3, 2023 – Apr 8, 2023

Easter Craft Week at the library is Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 8. To get you in the mood for this spring holiday the library has a variety of creative Easter crafts to make and take all week long.

Apr 03

Coffee Time

Apr 3, 2023, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Coffee is free, and so is the conversation, on Mondays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM.

Apr 03

Story Time

Apr 3, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Preschool Story Time is on Monday Mornings from 10 - 11 A.M. during the school year. Children enjoy reading books, learning activities, singing songs, playing games and creating crafts that follow a weekly theme. Programs will not be held on no-school days, late school start days, or in the summer. We welcome all children preschool age and younger who are able to sit and participate in the activities.

Apr 08

Coffee Time

Apr 8, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

The Coffee is free, and so is the conversation, on Mondays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM.

Apr 10

LEGO Week

Apr 10, 2023 – Apr 15, 2023

The weekly activity at the library for Monday through Saturday is LEGO building. Go wild expressing your creativity with the bins of LEGOs the library has.

Apr 10

Coffee Time

Apr 10, 2023, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Coffee is free, and so is the conversation, on Mondays from 8 to 10 AM, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 AM.

Apr 10

Story Time

Apr 10, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Preschool Story Time is on Monday Mornings from 10 - 11 A.M. during the school year. Children enjoy reading books, learning activities, singing songs, playing games and creating crafts that follow a weekly theme. Programs will not be held on no-school days, late school start days, or in the summer. We welcome all children preschool age and younger who are able to sit and participate in the activities.

Library Hours

Monday	8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday	1 - 6 pm
Wednesday	1 - 7 pm
Thursday	1 - 6 pm
Friday	1 - 6 pm
Saturday	9 am - 1 pm
Sunday	Closed