This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Craft Day: Cardboard Building Squares! All Day South Side Children’s Area at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Children Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 6 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Cardboard Building Squares! All Day South Side Children’s Area Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. 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, July 6, 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. Jul 6 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. GO Bag: Nature Crown! 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. Jul 8 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Crown! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Cart Mondays Monday, July 8, 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. Jul 8 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop Monday, July 8, 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: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drummin... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming 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: 15 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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, July 8, 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. Jul 8 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/9 - 7/15 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: All our friends from the wonderful world of Sesame Street have come to Forest Avenue Library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 9 - 15 2024 Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/9 - 7/15 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: All our friends from the wonderful world of Sesame Street have come to Forest Avenue Library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. Lego Jurassic Challenge Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Have you ever wished to travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs? Join us for this LEGO challenge where you'll never know when you'll need to run for cover or save a baby di... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Lego Jurassic Challenge 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Have you ever wished to travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs? Join us for this LEGO challenge where you'll never know when you'll need to run for cover or save a baby dinosaur. Ages 3 + 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. Game On! Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 9 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. 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. 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. Simple Steps Storytime Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. This interactive series will focus on one of the 5 steps each wee... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family Hula Hooping Party Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Library Lawn at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Join us outside the North Side Library to get moving with some hula hoops. Kathleen Brace will bring the music, hoops, and levitation wands to teach us some fun hooping tricks... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Family Hula Hooping Party 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Library Lawn Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us outside the North Side Library to get moving with some hula hoops. Kathleen Brace will bring the music, hoops, and levitation wands to teach us some fun hooping tricks! 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. Blank Park Zoo Visits the Library! Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit South Side Library and our friends at Blank Park Zoo to explore the impact that humans have on nature and learn about the hard work that goes into conservation. Be prepared f... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Blank Park Zoo Visits the Library! 3:00pm - 4:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit South Side Library and our friends at Blank Park Zoo to explore the impact that humans have on nature and learn about the hard work that goes into conservation. Be prepared for fun zoo artifacts and even a live animal ambassador! 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. Camp Stuffie Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: Bring your stuffy friend to the Franklin Library to enjoy a fun afternoon of camp activities and crafts from 3 to 4:30 in the meeting room. All ages are welcome. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Camp Stuffie 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Bring your stuffy friend to the Franklin Library to enjoy a fun afternoon of camp activities and crafts from 3 to 4:30 in the meeting room. All ages are 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen will focus each week on healthy eating and prepare and cook snacks each week. This program is presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office, ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen will focus each week on healthy eating and prepare and cook snacks each week. 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. 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. Polk County Conservation: Endangered Species Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: Identify the factors that cause animals to become an endangered species. A live animal will be used if available. Supports Iowa Life and Earth/Space Science Standards. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2024 Thu Polk County Conservation: Endangered Species 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Identify the factors that cause animals to become an endangered species. A live animal will be used if available. Supports Iowa Life and Earth/Space Science Standards. 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. Owls! With Polk County Conservation Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Kids and families! Come see a live owl, brought by a naturalist from Polk County Conservation! You'll also view several taxidermy mounts and learn how different adaptations of owls... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 12 2024 Fri Owls! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 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: Educational Event Details: Kids and families! Come see a live owl, brought by a naturalist from Polk County Conservation! You'll also view several taxidermy mounts and learn how different adaptations of owls enable them to be good predators. 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 "Children" group. Kids in the Kitchen Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen is 6-7 week program based around the Department of Agriculture "MyPlate". Each session, students learn about a food group, why it is good for us, physical activ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 12 2024 Fri Kids in the Kitchen 11:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen is 6-7 week program based around the Department of Agriculture "MyPlate". Each session, students learn about a food group, why it is good for us, physical activity, and then we make a snack together at the end of the class. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LEGOs at the Library Saturday, July 13, 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. Jul 13 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, July 13, 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. Jul 13 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. Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/15 - 7/27 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. Jul 15 - 27 2024 Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/15 - 7/27 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, July 15, 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. Jul 15 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, July 15, 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 Woodlawn Park! Listen to a story (or two) from a local librarian while you eat your lunch, then showcase your creat... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 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 Woodlawn Park!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop Monday, July 15, 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: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drummin... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming 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: 15 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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: Touch-a-Truck with the Library Van! Monday, July 15, 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. This week, we'll have a very special visit from Mr. Doug a... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Touch-a-Truck with the Library Van! 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. This week, we'll have a very special visit from Mr. Doug and the Library Delivery Van! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
