Science To Go Saturdays

All Day
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library and pick up a Science Project To Go Bag! The bags contain a science activity you can do at home that will let you explore different STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and math).  These activities are re...

Two-Ingredient Playdough Take-and-Make

All Day
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Visit Central Library for a create-your-own playdough kit! Use the playdough to practice shapes, letters, and numbers! ...

SEEDS and DMPL present: Swan

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Come ready to stretch, dance, and learn the beginner steps of ballet at Forest Avenue Library!  SEEDS Youth Creative Development will host this free class every second Saturday of the month from 10-11AM.  School-age kids will expe...

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Children’s Program

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

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

10:30am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
Make an appointment to receive tax assistance at the East Side Library. AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 15 to assist the public with their taxes.  Appointments may be made by visiting&nb...

A History of Buxton, Iowa

11:00am - 12:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Buxton, Iowa is an inspiring example of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Established in 1900, Buxton was a thriving coal mining town of 5,000 residents, where Blacks and whites were treated equally and both thrived. Additionally, African Americans, ...

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Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

A History of Buxton, Iowa

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Buxton, Iowa: Lessons From a 1900s Coal Mining Town Buxton, Iowa is an inspiring example of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Established in 1900, Buxton was a thriving coal mining town of 5,000 residents, where Blacks and whites were treated equa...

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Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Palentines Celebration: A Movie & DIY Cards

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Event Details:
Create a valentine card for someone you are thankful for today! Doors open at 2pm for card making, then join us to watch Jungle Cruise (PG-13; 2 hrs 9 min) at 2:30. Popcorn will be provided or you may bring your own snack and covered drink. N...

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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.

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.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.