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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt: Awesome Activists!
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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
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:
The flowers are blooming! Find all of the pictures of native Iowa wildflowers 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
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Come and learn about leading figures in the Asian-Pacific American community with our scavenger hunt in the children's area. 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 "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
24
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 "Children" group
May
27
2023
Sat
Art Cart-Chicken Craft
10:00am–4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Which came first-the Chicken or the egg? Drop in and celebrate the chicken by making your very own to take home.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
27
2023
Sat
Get crafty!
10:00am–5:00pm
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in and make some origami! Simple instructions provided.
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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
21
2023
Sun
Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons
2:00pm–4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Prepare for adventure! Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons is for teens and tweens who know how to play D&D and are ready to take on a campaign!
All gaming supplies and characters will be provided by The Rook Room.
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
23
2023
Tue
Wildflower Seeds Planting Activity
4:00pm–4:45pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at Central Library to decorate our own mini planters and plant wildflower seeds!
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
23
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+.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
25
2023
Thu
Kids Pokémon Card Swap
4:00pm–5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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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
This event is in the "Children" group
May
25
2023
Thu
Trace and Paint a Masterpiece ~ Traza y Pinta los Clásicos
4:30pm–5:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Health & Wellness,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Trace and Paint the Classics of O’Keeffe and Van Gogh, cartoons and more! Enjoy a bilingual story, too!
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.
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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
26
2023
Fri
Narwhal and Jelly Waffle Party
4:00pm–5:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the Forest Avenue Library and paint a picture of the popular story friends Narwhal and Jellyfish using black glue and rainbow colors! We will enjoy frozen waffles just like our comic book friends.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
24
2023
Wed
Creative Readers: "Big Truck, Little Island"
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!
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
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
22
2023
Mon
Cancelled
CANCELLED Juneteenth 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 the South Side Library and Iowa Juneteenth for an evening to celebrate Juneteenth here in Iowa.
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.
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