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12/22/2025
Monday, December 22, 9 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Registration is required. Call the library, 712-782-3335. 
12/24/2025 - 1/2/2026
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industy Office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, January 2, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, January 5, 2026
12/30/2025
Tuesday, December 30, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Everyone will meet in the large meeting room. 
12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 9 - 11 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
12/31/2025
Wednesday, December 31, 11 - 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
1/1/2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come celebrate the new year at Milk & Honey. Mimosa flights and brunch specials. Take outs available. Call 712-235-6455 or email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com
1/3/2026
Saturday, January 3, 6 - 9 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 
1/5/2026
Monday, January 5, 3:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Showing: "Under the Boardwalk". The library staff will be serving free popcorn. 
1/8/2026
Thursday, January 8, 5 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

Pop in to grab your 2026 Great Reading Challenge materials and chat with fellow readers!
1/13/2026
Tuesday, December 13, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public.

The January book is Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murders. See the library staff to get the book. 
1/14/2026
Wednesday, January 14, 5 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. This book club will take place at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 
1/15/2026
Every third Thursday of the month, September through April, 10 am - noon. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.

Join us to learn about our forest friends through books and hands-on learning. 
1/15/2026
Thursday, January 15, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 

This Adult Craft will be Planner Decorating. Bring your own planner and decorate it with the provided supplies: lots of stickers, washi tape, & colored pencils! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://harlan-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5605915
1/19/2026
Monday, January 19. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.

Brunco Farms with Emily Paulsen, 6 pm. A meal will be served at 5 pm. 

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