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Big News!  The library is expanding into a larger space!
After years of discussion, the library is moving to a much larger building which will allow us grow our collection and services.
Our new location is just two blocks North at 123 Main Street.  Fundraising is well underway.  You can help!  Donate today - more information below:
Donations 

Search our collection using this online catalog

Click this link and you can search our entire catalog, see if books are checked-in or checked-out, and even see a photo of the actual book.  Search by title, author, or subject. 
Avoid the crowd. Grab & Go bags are available!  Tell us what book(s) you want and we'll create a Grab & Go bag for you. ​

Download this app for free ebooks and audio books
Find free ebooks and audio books using your library card number.  Delivered wirelessly to your tablet or phone. 
Hours
​Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday  10 am  - 6 pm
Wednesday  10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday  10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday  10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday  10 am - noon
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Contact Us
Manning Public Library
310 Main Street
Manning, IA 51455

Phone:  712-655-2260
Dial A Story:  712-655-4321
Fax:  712-655-2268
Email:  library@manningia.com
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​Staff
Linda Muhlbauer, Director
Lue Baker, Library Assistant
​Norma Hagedorn, Library Assistant
Sarah Puck, Library Assistant

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Library Services

  • Free WiFi
  • 4 Public Computers
  • Fax Machine
  • Copy Machine (color & b/w)
  • Scanner
  • 2 Meeting/Study Rooms
  • Historic Photos & Memorabilia
  • 11,000+ Books
  • Audio Books
  • DVDs
  • Magazines & Newspapers

Library Policies

​​​Behavior
Circulation
Collection
Community Rooms
Confidentiality
DVDs
Inclement Weather
Internet and Technology
​Large Equipment
Lockdown
Proctoring
Sex Offender

​Board of Trustees

Shirley Hey
Jean Kusel, President
Jen Morris
Diane Riggert
​Todd Stadtlander

Library History​

1928 - American Legion Auxiliary donated $394 and signed an agreement with the City Council to use part of the City Hall for a library. 

1929 - The City Hall location opened on April 19th and books were rented from the Denison Library for several years.  

1934 - The library was taken over by the town and has since been supported by both city and county taxes.
 
1982 - Moved to 310 Main Street, where it remains.

2008 - Extensively remodeled with money left to the library by the late attorney, Erwin Hansen.   
 
Fredda Hinz retired from the Manning Public Library in 1989 after 43 years of service.  Her portrait hangs in the children’s section of the library and was painted by Virginia MicKunas, daughter of Amos Lee, former Manning school superintendent.
 
Renee Pfannkuch served as Director of the library from August 1990 to October 2015. 
 
Judi Stribe served as Assistant Librarian from January 1994 to October 2015.
 
Lue Baker joined the library staff in July 2008.
 
Linda Muhlbauer started in September 2015 and is the current Director.

Manning Public Library, 310 Main Street, Manning, Iowa 51455

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