This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Iowa Wildflowers All Day 5/12–5/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group May 12 - 24 2025 I Spy: Iowa Wildflowers All Day 5/12–5/24 Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Wildflowers are not only beautiful; they are super important for animals and insects! Learn to identify a few common Iowa wildflowers, then go outside and see if you can find them for real! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/21–5/24 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr-May 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/21–5/24 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination and segregation in the state of Iowa.
This event is in the "Children" group Lilo & Stitch Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/19–5/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group May 19 - 24 2025 Lilo & Stitch Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/19–5/24 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Percy Jackson Scavenger Hunt! All Day 5/12–5/24 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 - 24 2025 Percy Jackson Scavenger Hunt! All Day 5/12–5/24 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Creating Your Social Security Account 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Creating Your Social Security Account 2:00pm–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: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn step-by-step how to create and manage your Social Security online account in this engaging, practical session led by Rosario Manzano.
This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Design and Print Custom Cards 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group May 19 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Design and Print Custom Cards 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Mad Todd to design and print your own custom cards and personalized paper projects! Each week, explore a new printmaking technique. Snack provided for all participants. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to fishing with the DNR! 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Intro to fishing with the DNR! 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Iowa DNR will present a basic fishing program to cover fishing tackle, tactics, and locations to help you and your family catch fish this spring. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: Free For All: The Public Library 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: Free For All: The Public Library 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: Watch a special screening of Free For All: The Public Library, a documentary by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.
This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to fly tying with the DNR 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Intro to fly tying with the DNR 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: The Iowa DNR will present an interactive program to introduce you to the sport of tying your own fishing flies. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Franklin Cinema Club – Pride 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2025 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – Pride 6:30pm–7:45pm 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: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: May's film selection is 2014 comedy drama Pride, starring Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton.
