This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. After-School Club: Switch Gaming Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school on Tuesdays to enjoy activities in our meeting room. This week, play Nintendo Switch Games on our big screen! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2024 Tue After-School Club: Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school on Tuesdays to enjoy activities in our meeting room. This week, play Nintendo Switch Games on our big screen!
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiet... This event is in the "Children" group. May 21 2024 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! 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. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Play Hour Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! From cool textures to fun activities, kids can have a great time learning while doing what they do best: playing! The pr... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 21 2024 Tue Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! Disclaimer(s) 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. Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity! This week, get creative with our arts and crafts supplies! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity! This week, get creative with our arts and crafts supplies! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a kite shaped like a bird. Materials wi... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a kite shaped like a bird. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LEGOs at the Library Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 25 2024 Sat LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Tippi Toes Dance Class Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Tippi Toes is coming back to the library! Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 25 2024 Sat Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Tippi Toes is coming back to the library! Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-10 can participate. 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. Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: The library is traveling back to Ancient Egypt this week! Hidden throughout our library you'll find pyramids, mummies, and all sorts of fun facts about this fascinating early civil... This event is in the "Children" group. May-Jun 2024 Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The library is traveling back to Ancient Egypt this week! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Awesome Pets Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/28 - 6/1 South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May-Jun 2024 Awesome Pets Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize! This event is in the "Children" group. May-Jun 2024 I Spy: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month All Day 5/28 - 6/1 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Furry Tales Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 29 2024 Wed Furry Tales 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! Disclaimer(s) 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. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to ... This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 7-18. Disclaimer(s) 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. Bike Helmet Safety & Decoration Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: Bike Safety is important in keeping everybody safe on the roads! Children will learn basic bicycle safety and be properly fitted for a helmet. Use our craft supplies to de... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu Bike Helmet Safety & Decoration 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Bike Safety is important in keeping everybody safe on the roads! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mother's Day card by you! Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Come and join us at Forest to create your own Mother’s Day card. All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination and all your love for mom or grandma! Ven a For... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Mother's Day card by you! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and join us at Forest to create your own Mother’s Day card. All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination and all your love for mom or grandma! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Summer Reading Kickoff! Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading with an afternoon of fun for youth of all ages! Littles can enjoy a live musical performance from Mr. K's Clubhouse and have some fun in the op... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 2 2024 Sun Summer Reading Kickoff! 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading with an afternoon of fun for youth of all ages! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. GO Bag: City Scavenger Hunt! All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon GO Bag: City Scavenger Hunt! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 - 15 2024 Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Cart Mondays Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. Disclaimer(s) 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. Park Picnic with DMPL Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at the Woodlawn Park! Listen to a story (or two) from a local librarian while you eat your lunch, sign up for summer r... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Park Picnic with DMPL 11:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at the Woodlawn Park! Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Drama Workshop Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m. at the Forest Av... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drama Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) 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. Countries of Europe Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/4 - 6/10 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: This week we'll be learning all about the diverse countries that make up Europe! From France and England to Greece and Sweden, you'll look for amazing pictures and learn fascinatin... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 4 - 10 2024 Countries of Europe Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/4 - 6/10 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: This week we'll be learning all about the diverse countries that make up Europe! From France and England to Greece and Sweden, you'll look for amazing pictures and learn fascinating facts! Disclaimer(s) 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. Touch-a-Truck: Garbage Truck! Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm South Side Library Lawn at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids and caregivers! Come to the South Side Library's parking lot to see and touch a truck! Visitors can learn from a community helper from the Public Works Department ab... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Touch-a-Truck: Garbage Truck! 1:00pm - 1:45pm South Side Library Lawn Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids and caregivers! Come to the South Side Library's parking lot to see and touch a truck!
