Friends of The Agency Public Library

06/09/2026

For over a century, public libraries have been a cornerstone of the American Dream—places where everyone can access knowledge and resources. The Friends of the Agency Public Library proudly support both our library and our community.

05/05/2026

A huge thank you to Ashbys Bakery for their generous cookie donation to our Friends of the Library Bake Sale. It's the support of local businesses like theirs that makes our community so special. You can check out all they offer at ashbysbakery.com! ❤️

04/29/2026

Garage sale weekend just got sweeter! 🍪

Stop by the Agency Public Library Thursday, April 30 - Saturday, May 2 for our Friends of the Library Bake Sale!

🍪 Homemade treats
📚 Supports your Agency Public Library
🏷️ The perfect fuel for a day of bargain hunting

See you there!

04/23/2026

Thank you librarians for what you do! Kathy, we appreciate all that you do for our Agency library and community!

Today is National Library Workers Day. As the Library Director for the Agency Public Library, let me say what it means to be your librarian, to serve the community of City of Agency, Iowa.

I consider my position as the Library Director more than just a paid position. It is more than just a "job". I consider it a great privilege to serve our patrons, to welcome new members not only to the library but to the community.
This little library has stood in this space since 1947 but it is more than just a room full of books. This library is a shared space. Away from work, away from school, a third place that I consider sacred in its ability to bring people together.

In serving the community, I have had the pleasure of greeting little ones being introduced to a lifetime of loving books. I have heard the giggles of kids learning STEM and not even realizing they were learning because they were having fun at our Activity Center. I have also had the privilege of helping a patron searching for remnants of a deceased love one in our archived school year books and so much more.

But, as I tell you about my privilege to serve this community, I must say that it is because of all the librarians that helped me during my lifetime. To these wonderfully amazing people, I say thank you.

This library is more than a building, our library is more than just a room of books. Libraries are places shaped by the people of our community and their relationships with each other. Thank you for the privilege of serving this community in my role as Library Director. Thank you for your support and continued use of the library.
We’re grateful for the trust you place in us, for the conversations we share, and for the role we’re able to play in your lives.

04/14/2026

The rescheduled date for our Friends of the Agency Library meeting is this coming Monday, April 20th! Community members are welcome.

03/16/2026

The board meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed. Keep an eye out for the reschedule date! Be safe out there!

03/16/2026

Due to the road conditions and high winds, the Agency Public Library will not be having Story Time today. The library will be closed for the day.
But don't worry, we are still working hard on getting everything ready for the Lorax Party on Friday!

03/13/2026

What a great opportunity to mingle with your neighbors, enjoy a delicious drink and a chance to find your next read!

We asked what programs you would like to see @ the Library and you told us! We are excited to announce the new Community Coffee Break Library! Join us Friday mornings for some delicious drinks and friendly conversation. Its 'Agency Nice' when neighbors meet!

03/04/2026

We wrapped up our “Love My Library” fundraisers, and we are blown away:

Thank you for showing up.

Because of you, funds are heading straight back into our library —

Every donation.
Every can.
Every button.
Every goodie.
Every share.
Every kind word.

It all added up.

Libraries aren’t just buildings with shelves. They’re storytimes and study tables, after-school afternoons and summer reading adventures. They’re where curiosity grows and lifelong learning happens, day after day.

And this month, you showed our library LOVE.

From all of us at the Friends of the Library — thank you for investing in books, in our public library, and in our small town.