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Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year

9:00am–11:00am

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.

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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.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool

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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.

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Play, Grow, Learn!

10:00am–11:30am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:15am–11:00am

Birth-Preschool

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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.

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am

Birth-Preschool

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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.

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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.

Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable

11:00am–12:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:

Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos.

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.

Friends of the North Side Library

1:00pm–1:45pm

Adults

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Meeting

Event Details:

Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.

North Side Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

This month we will be reading and discussing Shutter by Ramona Emerson. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.

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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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Creative Readers-From Book to Art!

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Level Up!

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming

Event Details:

Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.