Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/18)	Mon (8/19)	Tue (8/20)	Wed (8/21)	Thu (8/22)	Fri (8/23)	Sat (8/24)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: State Fair All Day 8/5–8/18 Children 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: It's August, and the State Fair is everywhere ... even at the library! Find all the pictures in the Youth 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.	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Back To School All Day 8/19–8/31 Children 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: We're excited for back-to-school time! Are you?? Find all the pictures in the Youth 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.
	This event is in the "Children" group State Fair Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/5–8/18 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all of the state fair pictures to receive a prize.	This event is in the "Children" group Nature Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/19–8/31 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all of the nature pictures to receive a prize.
	This event is in the "Children" group Favorite Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/12–8/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn 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.
	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Arthur and Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/13–8/19 Children, Teens 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: Educational Event Details: Hey! What a wonderful kind of week! If you can learn to work and play, you can find Arthur and all his friends hidden throughout the library! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Back To School Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/20–8/26 Children, Teens 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: Educational Event Details: It's so great to head back to school! Come in to Forest and find all the supplies you need for a successful school year hidden throughout the library! Find them all and win a scholastic prize! Best for ages 6+
10 am						This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Fridays 10:00am–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.	This event is in the "Children" group Art Cart Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let's celebrate the end of summer by getting creative and making a Van Gogh-inspired Sunflower craft using the materials provided on the art cart. All ages. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Park Picnic with DMPL 11:30am–12:30pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Description: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at Woodlawn Park! Disclaimer(s) Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! 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. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! 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 "Teens" group Furry Tales 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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: 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! 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 "Teens" group Meet a Pony Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit South Side Library to meet a real-life pony! Disclaimer(s) 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime: School Bus Storytime! 6:30pm–7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.! This week, kids and families will learn all about riding the school bus and will get to see a real school bus up close. 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 Glow back to school party! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Let's celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year with a Glow Show!! We will read the book "The Glow Show" by Susi Schafer to learn about a bioluminescent squid who loves to twirl. 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.