This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Anime Watch Party: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 3:30pm–5:30pm Teens East Side Meeting Room 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 "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Paws and Read with ARL Therapets 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Climbing Everest: An Iowa Woman’s Journey to the Summit 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Climbing Everest: An Iowa Woman’s Journey to the Summit 6:30pm–7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Jennifer Loeb is an Iowa native, Wartburg College graduate, and accomplished mountaineer who began climbing in 2010 after years of volunteer work both locally and internationally. She has since summited peaks around the world, including Mt. 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Silent(ish) Book Club + Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Silent(ish) Book Club + Crafts 6:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join our Silent(ish) Book Club! Bring your own or a library book, get cozy, and read for the first half. Stay and decorate a clay pot and plant grass for your own little yard to take home. 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 Apr 24 2026 Fri Design your own Planter 11:00am–12:00pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Design your own Planter 11:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design a colorful clay pot and plant grass seeds inside to create your own mini green masterpiece. 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 Apr-May 2026 Take & Make: Nature Kit All Day 4/27–5/2 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group Apr-May 2026 Take & Make: Nature Kit All Day 4/27–5/2 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Pick up a Nature Explorer Kit filled with tools to help your family observe and explore the world outside.Kit includes: tbd 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks 6:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. Prairie Rivers of Iowa can 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 May 4 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 May 5 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 5 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Comics 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group May 5 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Comics 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Learn new techniques on developing your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and even construct your own zine! Supplies and snacks provided. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects! 6:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Polk County Conservation will teach us about the tiny creatures that make a big difference in our ecosystem. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 11 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group May 12 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 12 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Comics 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group May 12 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Comics 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Learn new techniques on developing your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and even construct your own zine! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue How to Grow a Garden 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue How to Grow a Garden 6:00pm–7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: During this session, our Master Gardeners will:
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 13 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 13 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. A sewing machine will be available for use. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you.
