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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Find all the nature pictures and receive a prize.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
May is National Bike Month, and we're celebrating with a bike themed scavenger hunt! Find all of the bike parts in the children's 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
May is National Bike Month, and we're celebrating with a bike themed scavenger hunt! Find all of the bike parts in the children's 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Look for all the things that make a rainy day special hidden around the library and win a prize. Best for ages 6+
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Spring Dream Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
6
2023
Sat
Kid's Craft Day: Bumblebee Stick Puppet
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
3
2023
Wed
Family Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
2
2023
Tue
Level Up!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Gaming
Event Details:
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
2
2023
Tue
Bike-a-Palooza!
4:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Author Visits,
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Kick off National Bike Month with DMPL! Local author Rebecca Janni will host a storytime followed by a bike rodeo.
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
4
2023
Thu
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Party
4:00pm–4:45pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate all things Star Wars! We'll make origami Yoda and Vader geared for beginners to paper folding. Or, try your hand at more complicated versions!
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
5
2023
Fri
Dog Man Bingo
4:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a round of everyone's favorite game, BINGO! This time your BINGO card will be filled with characters from the Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey. Come and see if your favorite is included, and maybe discover some new friends you w
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
3
2023
Wed
Creative Readers: "Hello Rain"
5:15pm–6:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children and their caregivers can enjoy a story and a hands-on activity every Wednesday evening at North Side!
This week, we will read Hello Rain by Kyo Maclear. Afterwards, we will make rain sticks!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
1
2023
Mon
Family Storytime
6:30pm–7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
4
2023
Thu
Family Storytime: Star Wars
6:30pm–7:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Make your lightsaber and join Miss Becky for a special "Star Wars"-themed Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. We will read a Star Wars story, move to galactic music and make a galaxy themed craft to take home! Best for ages 6+ as 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
All Ages
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
May
4
2023
Thu
Juneteenth Family Storytime
6:30pm–7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join the East Side Library and Iowa Juneteenth for an evening to celebrate Juneteenth here in Iowa.
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.
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