Sunday, June 1, 10 – 3 pm. Pioneer Park, Harlan. Over 20 artists, Interactive art activities, face painting, Henna, sidewalk chalk, live music, and much more. .
Sunday, June 1, 11 - 3 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.
Step Back in Time at Log Cabin Day! Join us for a fun-filled day of history, games, and old-fashioned charm at Log Cabin Day—a celebration the whole family will love!
Don’t miss this chance to unplug, play, and celebrate the simple joys of the past! more info...
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken! more info...
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome! more info...
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken! more info...
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken! more info...
Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, 8:30 am - 3 pm at the Harlan Community Intermediate School, 1401 19th Street, Harlan They're selling EVERYTHING that is leftover in the Intermediate building before the demolition. more info...
The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, is hosting this event on the following days: Thursday, June 5, Thursday, July 10, and Thursday, August 14, at 9 am. Coffee and cards will be provided.
Enjoy a cup or two of coffee and conversation at the Lied Irwin Public Library. Visit and play a few hands of cards while you are here too! more info...
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Summer Picnics starting June 2. All members, perspective members and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the start of summer with Pizza Ranch Chicken! more info...
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
Friday, June 6, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Featuring special off-menu food and drinks! Takeout options available too. All are welcome to come and enjoy. Plus, karaoke kicks off at 7pm more info...
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
Sunday, June 8, 10 am. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.
Join us for our annual church picnic featuring an outdoor church service, potluck grill-out, and fun activities for all ages! We ask that each family sign up at the information booth for one service area to help us make this fun event happen. Bring your lawn chairs, modest swim attire, and a large dish to share. We can't wait to spend the day with you! more info...
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome! more info...
Tuesday, June 10, IWCC Shelby County Scholarship Scramble. Held at Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan.
Hole assignments - 11:45 am. Shotgun start - 12 pm. $75 per person, $40 per cart. Registration includes free brats on the hill, flight prizes, game participation, and a light meal following competition of the scramble.
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
Tuesday, June 10, 10 - 11:30. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
Paint with us on the prairie! For this month’s SPARK! program, we will grab a canvas, sit out on the overlook, gather inspiration, and paint a landscape scene from the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. more info...
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
Wednesday, June 11, 10 am. North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan.
In this fascination program, Fontenelle Forest will bring birds of prey for us to learn about. Photo op and snack will follow the raptor presentation. Sponsored by Harlan Lions Club. more info...
Wednesday, June 11, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy. The book club meets at 5pm the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Social is 5-5:30 with discussion beginning at 5:30pm. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934. more info...
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to our sweetest summer addition: Candyland Concoctions — a magical storytime for ages 2–5 filled with tales as delightful as a gumdrop trail!
Bring your little gumdrops, jellybeans, and sweet peas to Library Land for a storytime based on the board game, Candy Land. more info...
Get ready for an incredible four-day experience interacting with local businesses, diving into awesome STEM materials, and getting hands-on with robots!
This is for students entering 3rd - 6th Grade. Limited to the first 50 students.
Harlan Community Intermediate Building, 1401 19th Street, Harlan, 9 -11 am. Registration form can be found here. more info...
Friday, June 13, 10 -11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
Stories will be read by the Elk Horn Public Librarian. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. more info...
Level Up Your Guessing Game! Think you’ve got the skills to win? Stop by the Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, from June 3–14 and guess how many puzzle pieces are in the jar! more info...
Saturday, June 14, Saturday, July 12, and Saturday, August 9, 10 - 11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
Grab your yoga mat and join instructor Katie Sandquist of Yoga to Love our Bodies for monthly community wellness surrounded by the beauty of nature. All levels are welcome.
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome! more info...
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
Wednesday, June 18, 10 am. North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan.
Dinosaur expert, Anthony Pontiero, will bring a dino-mite program full of prehistoric education and entertainment. Enjoy a snack after the show! Sponsored by SCSB. more info...
The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to our sweetest summer addition: Candyland Concoctions — a magical storytime for ages 2–5 filled with tales as delightful as a gumdrop trail!
Bring your little gumdrops, jellybeans, and sweet peas to Library Land for a storytime based on the board game, Candy Land. more info...
Thursday, June 19, 4 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Stop in any time between 4 and 7pm, and bring a gently used board game, card game, or puzzle to swap with another. Cool down with a sweet treat that'll be provided by the library. Open to all ages! more info...
Thursday, June 19, 4:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Kids ages 12 & up are invited to join the adventure! In this D&D Workshop, you'll hone your game playing skills, work on character development, and perfect your storytelling. Thee hours of immersive D&D. Pizza will be served. Registration is required: https://harlan-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5472798 more info...
This year's tournament will be held at the Shelby County Golf Course, 1242 F32, Harlan. Cost is $225 per team, cart rental is $30 per cart. Entry fee includes golf, flag/door prizes, and light dinner. more info...
Saturday, June 21, 6 - 10 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
Sankt Hans Aften, or Saint John’s Eve, is a Danish style midsummer festival. Join us at the Museum of Danish America for rød pølse, s’mores and snobrød, and a bonfire at sunset! The museum is open for browsing and shopping, and we encourage you to bring your own lawn games, seating, beverages, etc. Live music and theater programs are often a part of the celebration. All are welcome to join this free event. more info...
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome! more info...
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
Join us as we indulge in pizza and wine as we discuss the book "Playing for Pizza" by John Grisham. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library. more info...
June 10-11 - THE WILD ROBOT
June 17-18 - DESPICABLE ME 4
June 24-25 - KUNG FU PANDA 4
July 1-2 - CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
July 8-9 - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
July 15-16 - TRANSFORMERS ONE
July 22-23 - IF
July 29-30 - CURIOUS GEORGE
August 5-6 - THE GARFIELD MOVIE
Wednesday, June 25, 10 am. This event will be held at North Park, 5th & Main Street, Harlan.
Join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the park as we explore physical literacy and all the new outdoor kits offered by the library. Play cornhole, parachute games, volleyball, croquet, badminton, try an obstacle course, and more! Start with Yoga led by Katie Sandquist. more info...
Thursday, June 26, 7 pm. Join us for hike night at Prairie Rose, 680 RD M47, Harlan. We will meet at the park office and hike the trail around the east side of the lake. This two mile hike will be pretty easy, with a couple of hills. Please bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. If it is raining or there are storms in the area, we will cancel. more info...
Thursday, June 26, 9 - 11 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Christina Roelofs, Shelby County Naturalist will be here.
Meet us at the Irwin School Football Field for a morning of learning archery skills and atl atl. This event is for adults, teens, and tweens. more info...
Get ready for an incredible four-day experience interacting with local businesses, diving into awesome STEM materials, and getting hands-on with robots!
This is for students entering 3rd - 6th Grade. Limited to the first 50 students.
Harlan Community Intermediate Building, 1401 19th Street, Harlan, 9 -11 am. Registration form can be found here. more info...
Vendors wanted- email us at milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com for more information. Local food growers will be popping up for market- inside. Enjoy dinner and a cocktail too. Bar & Kitchen open. more info...
Join us for Silent Book Club. Silent reading will begin at 5:30pm. Participants are encouraged to grab one of Milk & Honey's specialty drinks or a snack to munch on while enjoying their book. Reading will last for 45 minutes, and then the last 15 minutes will be used to discuss what everyone is reading. We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey on this new reading adventure! more info...
Saturday, June 28, 9 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Stop in for donuts and coffee. Donuts are made by Christian's Rise Donuts from Harlan, IA. The profits go to benefit the library with future programming. more info...
Saturday, June 28, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA.
Unleash Your Inner Viking: A Day of Adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time to the age of Vikings! Our action-packed Viking Camp offers a thrilling and educational experience, connecting the legendary Norse seafarers to the rich tapestry of Danish culture. Held in collaboration with the Danish Windmill.
Who should join the adventure:
This camp is perfect for curious kids (grades 4th - 8th), eager to explore history, engage in hands-on activities, and discover the fascinating world of the Vikings and their connection to Danish culture. Lunch Provided.
Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Register here.
Sunday, June 29. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan & Shelby County Golf Course, 1243 F32, Harlan.
Cost: $40 per player, includes 18-hole green fees (9 at each course) and food. Cart rental IS NOT included in the registration fee. Golfers are responsible for using their own cart, borrowing from someone else, or renting at one or both courses. more info...
Monday, June 30, 1 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
Youth 10+ can join us at the library to create, design, and build their own board game. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. Call the library 712-782-3335. more info...
