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.
1/21/2026
Wednesday, January 21, 10 am. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: The Grapes of Wrath. The library staff will be serving donuts and popcorn.
1/21/2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 1/22/2026
Thursday, December 22, 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Theme: Turtle Time
1/22/2026
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 - 8 pm. This is a Elk Horn Public Library event that will be held at the Norse Horse, 4224 Main Street, Elk Horn. 1/27/2026
Tuesday, January 27, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Crafters and DIYers are invited to our dedicated makerspace called the Craft Lab on the last Tuesday of every month! You bring your ideas, projects, and supplies, and we'll supply the space. Chat with like-minded individuals while working on your creations.
1/28/2026
Marne Elk Horn Communications is inviting the public to a gathering with coffee, treats, and cyber safety. Three different dates, three different locations. Choose the most convenient location for you. Please RSVP. Approximately a two hour event.
1/28/2026
Wednesday, Janaury 28, 7 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.
If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
1/28/2026
Wednesday, January 28, 10 -11 am. This is a Harlan Community Library event which will be held at Coffeegirl, 612 Market Street, Harlan. Come to Coffeegirl in Harlan to color and unwind for an hour. Coloring books and supplies will be provided.
1/29/2026
Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm. Join us for a murder mystery experience and buffet-style dinner at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. It’s a collaborative storytelling game in which we’ll create and see how the murder mystery plays out as a group.Doors open at 5 pm, the event starts at 5:30 pm, and the meal will be served at 6 pm.
Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/HCLMurderMysteryDinner2
1/30/2026
Friday, January 30, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This is a Harlan Community Library event that will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.