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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 10:00am–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 10:00am–5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Take & Make Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the Central Library! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Franklin Avenue Library Repair Café 12:00pm–3:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Franklin Avenue Library Repair Café 12:00pm–3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you have an item in your home in need of repair? Stop by Franklin Avenue Library's Repair Café to get help from expert volunteers who can fix your item(s) or refer you to a local professional. 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 "All Ages" group Language of Life: An Introduction to Writing Poetry 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Language of Life: An Introduction to Writing Poetry 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join author Tom Montgomery Fate ( https://tomfate.com/about/ ) for a free workshop that teaches introductory craft strategies for poetry during National Poetry Month.&n 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 "All Ages" group Climbing Everest: An Iowa Woman’s Journey to the Summit 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Disney and Lucas: Filmmaking Visionaries 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Disney and Lucas: Filmmaking Visionaries 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join DMACC Journalism Professor Andy Langager to learn about the history of Walt Disney and George Lucas, and how each changed how stories were told, pushed for innovation, and left a lasting legacy. 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.
