Online Resources

Ancestry: Library Edition

*only available onsite. This service is sponsored by Sumner Public Library Foundation

Ancestry: Library Edition

Brainfuse Help Now

Provides Live Tutoring, Writing Lab assistance and much more.

Brainfuse Help Now

Local Newspaper Archive January 1881- December 2021

Sumner Gazette, Sumner Journal, Sumner Herald, and Northeast Iowa Farmer

Local Newspaper Archive

Brainfuse

Brainfuse is the online resource provider for career services, test prep, and software tutorials for Iowa libraries.

Brainfuse

Libby/Bridges Overdrive

eBook, audiobook, and video streaming

Downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks

Family Search

Featured Events

Feb 24

SPL Foundation BOOK SALE

Feb 24, 2025 – Mar 1, 2025

SPL Foundation BOOK SALE:
Monday, February 23 through March 1.
Help support the Sumner Public Library Foundation by stopping and checking out the Foundation Book Sale spread out on the carts by the fireplace. Books range from kids all the way to adults and all topics in between!

Feb 26

StoryTime

Feb 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Miss Sophia in the Children's Area of the Library. Miss Sophia bring stories, activities and songs to engage the group. Each week is something new and great for all ages!

Feb 27

Trivia Night

Feb 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Trivia Night: Thursday, February 27 at 5:30PM.
Register your team (2-6 people) for a fun night of trivia!
Trivia questions will cover various topics ranging from sports to music and everything in between.
All ages (Kids-Adults), limited seating available, call now and sign up!

Feb 28

No School Day: Kids Movie

Feb 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

No School Day: Kids Movie:
Friday, February 28 at 1:00PM
Bring the kids for a relaxing and fun PG movie!
Popcorn will be provided. Bring a blanket and pillow and snuggle up to watch a family friendly movie, that will likely soon become a new family favorite.

Mar 03

Blast Off! with the Bremer County Extension

Mar 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Blast Off! with the ISU Extension Office

Join Bremer County Extension and Outreach at the Sumner Public Library
When: Monday, March 3rd *No School Day!
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Who: Youth K-5th grade
Children will learn about being an astronaut and participate in space themed learning events.

Mar 05

StoryTime

Mar 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Miss Sophia in the Children's Area of the Library. Miss Sophia bring stories, activities and songs to engage the group. Each week is something new and great for all ages!

Mar 05

Kids Book Club

Mar 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Kids Book Club:

Meets 1st Wednesday of each moth at 4:00PM.

*Zoom virtual meeting option available upon request.

Mar 12

StoryTime

Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Miss Sophia in the Children's Area of the Library. Miss Sophia bring stories, activities and songs to engage the group. Each week is something new and great for all ages!

Mar 13

Evening Book Club

Mar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Evening Book Club:

Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00PM.*

*Zoom virtual meeting link available upon request.

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Sunday	CLOSED
Monday	9a-7p
Tuesday	9a-7p
Wednesday	9a-5p
Thursday	9a-7p
Friday	9a-5p
Saturday	9a-12p