This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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 Wednesdays: Art Trading Cards Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Calling all collectors! Join ASAP for a fun trading card workshop, where participants will get to design, print, and create your very own trading cards to play and trade with friends. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Art Trading Cards 3:30pm–4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling all collectors! Join ASAP for a fun trading card workshop, where participants will get to design, print, and create your very own trading cards to play and trade with friends. 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 "Teens" group Anime Watch Party: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens Join us for an anime watch party! This month we are watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Anime Watch Party: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 3:30pm–5:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us for an anime watch party! This month we are watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Disclaimer(s) Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group The Art of Expression: Ransom Note Poetry Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On April 15, we will use magazines cutouts to create poetry and celebrate National Poetry Month. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed The Art of Expression: Ransom Note Poetry 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On April 15, we will use magazines cutouts to create poetry and celebrate National Poetry Month.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Piñatas to Break Barriers: a Bilingual Event with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children “Build Piñatas to Break Barriers” is a family workshop promoting creativity, connection, and community during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Build Piñatas to Break Barriers: a Bilingual Event with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: “Build Piñatas to Break Barriers” is a family workshop promoting creativity, connection, and community during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. 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. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Art Cart Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art 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 "All Ages" group Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Library Meeting Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am–10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the Forest Avenue Library! No experience needed! No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the Forest Avenue Library! No experience needed! No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself! 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 Drop-In Tech Help Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Success Center at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Success Center Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. 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 South Side Book Discussion: A Manual for Cleaning Women Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin!Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu South Side Book Discussion: A Manual for Cleaning Women 2:00pm–3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin!Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 16 2026 Thu ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. 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 EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club for kids ages 7-11. We will have a brief discussion about this month's book followed by fun activities and crafts related to the book! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club for kids ages 7-11. We will have a brief discussion about this month's book followed by fun activities and crafts related to the book! 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 "All Ages" group Paws and Read with ARL Therapets Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: All Ages Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Paws and Read with ARL Therapets 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library. 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. Age requirement This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group NFC General Information Session Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu NFC General Information Session 6:00pm–8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC)
This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Storytime : Earth Day Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Join us at Forest for a special Pajama Storytime to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy stories, a warm beverage, and a fun craft. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to snuggle along. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Pajama Storytime : Earth Day 6:30pm–7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us at Forest for a special Pajama Storytime to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy stories, a warm beverage, and a fun craft. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to snuggle along. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group AViD Presents: Maria Semple Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Adults, All Ages Maria Semple is the bestselling author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Today Will Be Different, This One Is Mine, and the forthcoming Go Gentle (2026). Her novels are translated into 40 languages. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu AViD Presents: Maria Semple 7:00pm–9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Maria Semple is the bestselling author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Today Will Be Different, This One Is Mine, and the forthcoming Go Gentle (2026). Her novels are translated into 40 languages.
This event is in the "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Board Game Open Play Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "Adults" group The Outreach Project Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
This event is in the "Children" group Build Piñatas to Break Barriers: a Bilingual Event with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children “Build Piñatas to Break Barriers” is a family workshop promoting creativity, connection, and community during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Build Piñatas to Break Barriers: a Bilingual Event with Prevent Child Abuse Iowa 3:30pm–4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: “Build Piñatas to Break Barriers” is a family workshop promoting creativity, connection, and community during National Child Abuse Prevention Month. 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. 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 Little Explorers with Park-N-Play Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Little Explorers has a new twist! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Little Explorers with Park-N-Play 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 Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Little Explorers has a new twist! 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.
