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Branches	Central Library			East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library	North Side Library	South Side Library
Rooms	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Conference Room 1	Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3	East Side Children’s Area	East Side Meeting Room	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	South Side Meeting Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: AAPI Heritage Month All Day 4/27–4/30 Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 Asian American Pacific Islander Month by finding some of our favorite Children's authors! 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.			This event is in the "Children" group Take & Make: Nature Kit All Day 4/27–5/2 Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Pick up a Nature Explorer Kit filled with tools to help your family observe and explore the world outside. Kit includes: tbd 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.
10:00am					This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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.			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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.	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am–11:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. We will have a variety of toys available that promote learning for Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10:15am							This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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.
10:30am		This event is in the "Adults" group YSS Outreach Services 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments. 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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3:30pm					This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. 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. 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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4:00pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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6:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Grocery List Show 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. 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 Grow Native: Start with our Seed Bank 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. Prairie Rivers of Iowa can 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 STARTING SMART: What You Need To Know Before Launching Your Business 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn how SCORE's free mentoring and resources can help you prepare, plan, and move forward with confidence. 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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