WEBSTER CITY — Kendall Young Library will be hosting a variety of special events early in March.

Seniors Share — First time in 2025, Kendall Young Library is hosting a Seniors Share event on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to gather and share a hobby, collection or short story with others. A time limit will be established based on interest. Patrons that would like to participate by listening are also invited.

Computer Literacy for Beginners – RSVP will be hosting a Computer Literacy for Beginners class at Kendall Young Library. Join us to gain knowledge of how to use technology and become more comfortable and confident. Computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own devices. The first two sessions will be: March 18 at 10:30 a.m. and March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Please contact RSVP with any questions.

Photography Workshop — Please join us on March 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a Photography Workshop presented by local photographer Kendra Chizek. She will be walking us through some photography basics, including lighting and angles, cellphone camera tips, and answer questions. It is a great opportunity to improve your photo shots

Coming next month — Kendall Young Library is excited for April and all it has to offer. We are thrilled to host Jeff Stein, historian and expert on Duane Ellett and Floppy. His presentation “Where’s Floppy? Celebrating an Iowa Television Icon” is a great opportunity walk back in time.

In 1957, WHO-TV asked staff performer Duane Ellett to come up with an idea to help teach children how to better care for their pets. Ellett created Floppy, a high-voiced beagle dog puppet that became his sidekick for the next 30 years. Together, the iconic duo made 200 personal appearances every year at community festivals and events. The Floppy Show aired weekday afternoons in part of four decades, featuring a live studio audience of children telling Floppy riddles, beeping his nose for luck, and watching cartoons. On weekends, the duo appeared in a variety of programs over time, from the S.S. Popeye in earlier years to The Floppytown Gazette in the 1980’s, featuring Floppy and other puppets Ellett created. Thousands of Iowans outside of Des Moines discovered the duo from their performances at the Iowa State Fair. Even now, 30 years after their last television appearance, Duane and Floppy still hold a warm place in the hearts of baby boomers across America.

Please check our website calendar on kylib.org for detail on all the great programming.