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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
I Spy: Birthday
All Day
4/6–4/12
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at the Central Library to celebrate 20 years of our building! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize!
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15am–10:45am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming!
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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Chair Yoga
12:00pm–12:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the Forest Avenue Library! No experience needed! No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself!
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Central Library Architectural Tour
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Take a behind the scenes tour of the Central Library to help us celebrate the 20th birthday for the building.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Drop-In Tech Help
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library Success Center
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.
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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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Cricut Training
5:00pm–6:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker and Cricut Venture at Tech Central! What is a Cricut?
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Trees are Terrific with Polk County Conservation
6:00pm–7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
An interactive program led by Polk County Conservation exploring why trees matter, how they grow, and how they support people and wildlife in Iowa.
Disclaimer(s)
Age requirement
This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
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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
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Book Club Pizza Party : The Probability of Everything
6:00pm–7:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics.
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.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Reading on the Margins Book Discussion
6:30pm–7:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Evening Book Discussion - Remarkably Bright Creatures/Sipsworth
6:30pm–7:30pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for the South Side Evening Book Discussion. This month there will be two books to choose from - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt or Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy. Sign out a copy of either book at the Information Desk.
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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