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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Find all of the Juneteenth Timeline pictures in the children's area to get a prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Kids! Come to Forest and learn about Juneteenth with our Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt. Find the images around the library and win a small prize. Best for ages 6+
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adult Scavenger Hunt - June 2023
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Come in and grab an Adult Scavenger Hunt sheet to learn about the library and different places and spaces around the Franklin Avenue Library. If you complete the Scavenger Hunt - you'll even get a prize to take home!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Pride Craft
All Day 6/13 - 6/15
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the Youth Area and make a windsock craft to celebrate Pride month.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Pride Month Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Celebrate Pride Month by making your own mini parade float!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00am - 11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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11:15am |
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11:30am |
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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Touch a Truck: Street Sweeper Truck!
12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Kids and caregivers! Come to the South Side Library's parking lot to see and touch a street sweeper truck!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Drop In: Proud Pins
1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrating Flag Day and what flag represents YOU!
Stop in the library to make your own beaded safety pin flag. We will have beads and safety pins to create a mini flags that represent you and what you are proud of!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Make Embroidered Patches
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us to make felt patches you can put on your jacket, bag, friend's bag, or hat. We'll bring some instructions for different stitches, but you can go as simple or as complicated as you like.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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1:15pm |
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1:30pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Tween and Teen Ukulele Camp
1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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1:45pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Early Stage
2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, families face new questions as they adjust. the first program of a three-part series provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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2:45pm |
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3:00pm |
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Nature Bingo
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Bring the whole family for several games of BINGO where your cards will be filled with plants and animals native to Iowa. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
The Franklin Library is located on DART Route #5.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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3:30pm |
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3:45pm |
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4:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Level Up!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Gaming
Event Details:
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
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4:30pm |
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4:45pm |
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5:00pm |
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5:15pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
The Buzz About Bees! Storytime with the Central Iowa Honey Queen
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Do you ever wonder why we need bees? Bethany Kelly, the Central Iowa Bee Queen, will teach us all about these incredible insects and we'll even have a honey taste test!
Disclaimer(s)
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start?
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Renewable Energy with Dr. Knotts
6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join Grand View physics professor, Grant Knotts, for a discussion on Renewable Energy! This is an exploration of how we get our electricity and how the production of energy is likely to change in the next few decades.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
13
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
This month's book is Taste Makers by Mayukh Sen.
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7:15pm |
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