Welcome to the Clarksville Public Library, Iowa!

The Clarksville Public Library is your one stop source for all your
informational, educational, and recreational needs!
We have a large selection of books, magazines, audio books, and movies available
to be checked out by our library patrons.

1916 Packard/Flood Creek Train Wreck Program & Book Signing

Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 pm

Don’t forget! This Saturday, February 25^th at 2:00 pm is the program and book signing about the book, Night Train to Nisswa, which is a true story of the 1916 Packard, Iowa train wreck and how it affected the lives of three families in Tama and Black Hawk counties.

Author Mary K. Buffington will be at the library to talk about her book and the historic Packard train accident. Memorabilia and items from the wreck will be display. A books signing and refreshments will follow the program, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. We hope you can join us! (the library is handicapped accessible).

Opening the "Next Chapter" of the Library!

Our plans of expanding the library are underway!

Click HERE to see the Floor Plan

In April 2011, the library was awarded a CAT (Community Attraction & Tourism) Grant
of $160,240 by the Vision Iowa Board.

The bid was awarded on Feb. 20th and construction will start in March!!

Anyone wanting to make a donation to the expansion project can CLICK HERE for
a printable donation form.  Thanks for your support!