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 Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2025 Thu Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Success Center Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. 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 Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Thursdays: Drama Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 22 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Drama Games 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have you ever thought about food as art? ASAP Teaching Artist Amy Joens will help us explore the colors, shapes, textures, and tastes of fresh, in-season fruits, vegetables, and herbs straight from the garden. Disclaimer(s) 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 DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2025 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but 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.
