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Monday, February 6
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Toddler Storytime
10 AM | 18-36 Months | East Side Library
Preschool Storytime
10:15 AM | Ages 3-5 | Franklin Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Tech Basics: Computer Basics (Windows 10 and 11)*
3 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Perler Bead Valentines
4 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Writers' Workshop 2023
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Family Storytime
6:30 PM | Families | South Side Library
Paris: History of a Modern Capital, Part II
6:30 PM | Adults and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday, February 7
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15 AM | 0-18 Months | Franklin Avenue Library
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
10:30 AM | Ages 0-2 | North Side Library
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Creative Readers - From Book to Art
4 PM | Ages 3-8 | Franklin Avenue Library
After-School Club: Marble Run Challenge
4 PM | Ages 10-18 | North Side Library
Level Up
4 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, February 8
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30 AM | 0-18 Months | Central Library
Family Storytime
10 AM | Ages 1-6 | Forest Avenue Library
Job Seekers Help with the Financial Empowerment Center
10 AM – 1 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM – 2 PM | All Ages | South Side Library
Toddler Stories, Songs, and Movement
10:15 AM | 18-36 Months | Franklin Avenue Library
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:30 AM-3:00 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Anime & Manga Meetup
4 PM | Ages 12-18 | South Side Library
Central VolunTeens
4 PM | Ages 12-18 | Central Library
Creative Readers - Hello Rain
5:15 PM | Grades K-5 | North Side Library
Acupressure to Improve Health and Wellness
6:30 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, February 9
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Preschool Storytime
10 AM | Ages 3-5 | South Side Library
Glowforge Training*
10 AM | Adults | Central Library
Bilingual Job Seekers with the Financial Empowerment Center
10 AM-2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM | Ages 3-5 | North Side Library
English Practice
3:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Music Moment
3:30 PM | Kids | Central Library
Iowa Author Spotlight: Nick Holmberg
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Family Storytime: Valen-Slime
6:30 PM | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Reading on the Margins
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Friday, February 10
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Saturday, February 11
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
January 29-February 11 | Kids | Central Library
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
February 1-14 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Explore Visual Black History
February 1-28 | Adults/All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
February 6-11 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Art Cart: Valentines
Kids | East Side Library
Saturday Sensory Play
10:30 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:30 AM-3 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Palentines Celebration: A Movie and DIY Cards
1:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Nancy Drew's Hunt a Killer: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens*
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Sunday, February 12
No Events or Programs
Upcoming Events
Black History Month: Authors Scavenger Hunt
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Explore Visual Black History
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Countries of Africa Scavenger Hunt
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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.Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.