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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Spring Clean Book Sale
All Day
3/16–3/21
East Side Library Outreach
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Sales
Event Details:
We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Scavenger Hunt
All Day
3/16–3/21
East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30am–10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us weekly 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10:00am–3:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am–12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Family Storytime
10:15am–10:45am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun.
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 "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement
10:15am–10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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| 12:30pm |
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| 1:15pm |
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| 1:30pm |
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| 3:15pm |
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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
Mar
18
2026
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Fun With Drawing
3:30pm–4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Pick up your pencil and let's have fun with lines, shapes, patterns, and color. Each week we'll make a different drawing project to take home.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Teen Chef: Walking Tacos
4:00pm–5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn how to make delicious dishes. Join us over Spring Break to cook taco meat and chop up toppings to make walking tacos.
Disclaimer(s)
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 "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
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Art Cart
4:00pm–7:30pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies.
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Friends of Forest Meeting
4:30pm–6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
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