The 2019 Story Festival will be November 7-9. It is sponsored by the Bertha Bartlett Public Library. Proceeds from the festival will help fund the expansion project at the Bertha Bartlett Public Library. Guest appearances include Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne, Eric Hanson, Will Stuck, Judge Story Theatrical Troupe, Pete Tekippe and more! Most events are open and freewill donation. A limited number of tickets for workshops and the STORY Dinner are available for purchase at the Bertha Bartlett Public Library. Please call 515-733-2685 with questions or find us on Facebook. 

Board Packets

Our library board agendas, minutes and figures are now available for your review on this website! Click on the "About Us" tab. Choose Library Board from the left menu, then click on Board Packets. We'll post a link to each month's library board agenda, the minutes and other related reports.

Taking Care of Your Library Books

Please take a moment to read through our tips on taking care of your library books. Our goal is to keep all of our books available to you as long as possible. But we need your help to keep our books safe from water damage, pets and other disasters. Read more here.

Gilbert Library - A BBPL Branch

We are located at 207 Main Street (1 block north of the post office, or two buildings down from The Open Flame). Our Gilbert location is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7:30, Wednesdays from 10 to 2 and Saturdays from 10 to noon. Our book drop is located just north of the building. Or you may call 515-232-0087 to renew your books.

For more information send us e-mail at berthab@storycity.lib.ia.us or call 515-733-2685.