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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Pick up a folktales-themed take-and-make bag at South Side Library! Each bag contains a folktale, an activity, and suggestions for great books to read after you finish. Every month we'll have a brand new bag with a brand new folktale to enjoy!
Whi...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
This week our library is full of some of the amazing women and girls who have become famous as comic book superheroes! From Wonder Woman to Scarlet Witch to Sue Storm, these heroes are always ready to save the day! Find them all and win a SUPER 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.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in at South Side Library to learn how to make your very own origami cat!
Best for ages 5 and up. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
9:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest presenter on a variety of postpartum topics, plus plenty of time to m...
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side and express your creativity! We will have a wide variety of art supplies out for you to enjoy.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
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 Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more.
This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend.
The Frankl...
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
10:00am - 11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sin...
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
10:15am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
This program is recommended for caregivers and babies ages newborn to eighteen months.
The...
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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.! Family Storytime is aimed at children ages 18 months-6 years old, but all ages are ...
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
10:00am - 12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Computer Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
10:00am - 3:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
AARP will be at the library every *Wednesday and Saturday from February 3rd through April 13th to assist the public with their taxes. On Wednesday, 02/07 and 02/14, appointments are limited to 11:30-3:30. All other appointments are between 10:00-3:30...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
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.
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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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
14
2024
Thu
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:
Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing.
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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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
14
2024
Thu
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
16
2024
Sat
10:00am - 3:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
AARP will be at the library every *Wednesday and Saturday from February 3rd through April 13th to assist the public with their taxes. On Wednesday, 02/07 and 02/14, appointments are limited to 11:30-3:30. All other appointments are between 10:00-3:30...
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
16
2024
Sat
11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
The Rockin' Feet Irish Dancers are an all-female Irish dance team from Iowa and their mission is to bring traditional Irish dancing to a unique level, combining it with Celtic rock and metal music to create an entirely new experience.
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
March's selection is Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney.
The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club meeting on the second Monday of the month. Titles are selected from various genres and copies of the next month's boo...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
We're celebrating National Children's Craft Day at the Central Library with a plethora of crafts. This will be a drop-in program, so feel free to come and leave as you please. We will have crafts like rainbow looms, perler beads, shrinky dinks, and f...
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
2:00pm - 2:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the East Side Library! All ages and stages of life are welcome to join these yoga classes. No experience is needed!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Learn about detection, causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
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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.
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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.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!
This week, we will paint egg cartons and turn them into flowers!
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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.
Mar
15
2024
Fri
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Cowabunga Dude! Enjoy a showing of the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem with snacks and a cool craft. Rated PG.
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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.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 can join us at North Side to learn 3-D Printing Basics using Tinkercad.
Together, we will use build a 3-D model of story starter dice. After class, we will print your model for you to pick up. Printing usually takes 1-2...
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.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
What's better than games? Giant games! Celebrate Spring Break with giant board games and delicious snacks at South Side Library! Ages 5 and up
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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.
Mar
14
2024
Thu
3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Discover how to make adorable air squishies using nano tape! You'll design your squishy, then learn how to inflate it for an awesome squishy creation as unique as you!
Ages 8-18. While supplies last.
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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.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Join us at the Central Library in celebrating the return of spring with a birdfeeder craft.
Note: Birdfeeders will be made using sunflower butter.
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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.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. Teens ages twelve to eighteen can pick up a teen volunteer application at the Franklin Avenue Library. Applications must be turned in...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program!
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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
We will eat popcorn and do a fun activity while we watch Barbie (2023). Rated PG-13.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Exhibits,
Movies
Event Details:
Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga!
This week - teens can draw and make their own customizable stickers to take home! Grades 6-12.
All Manga and Anime in this program i...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
14
2024
Thu
5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife. Come to learn and to share your favorite gardening tips, design ideas, seeds, plants, and more!
This ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting oil pastel program at the library! This program is perfect for artists of all levels who want to learn more about oil pastels. You’ll learn how to use oil pastels to create beautiful and unique artwork. Our program will be dir...
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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
11
2024
Mon
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!
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2024
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
This month's book is The Old Place by Bobby Finger. Copies are available at the Central Library Circulation Desk and Pickup Window while supplies last. If you wish to pick up a book at the Central Library, books will only be given to t...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
13
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Join librarians Dennis and Elizabeth for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your und...
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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