COMING SOON: Summer Reading Challenge

The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge starts Monday, June 3! Find more information on the program HERE, and learn all about our special Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 2 HERE!

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Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Educational, Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know...

Required
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start?

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.

4th of July Take-and-Make Bags!

All Day
South Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Pick up a themed take-and-make activity bag at South Side Library! While Supplies Last  

Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a themed take-and-make activity bag at South Side Library!

While Supplies Last

 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Cart Mondays

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.

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 "Teens" group.

ASAP Mondays: Drama Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m. at the Forest Av...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m.

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.

Inside Out Craft Night

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Central Library to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2 with a craft. We will be making sensory bottles based on the emotions from the films!

Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us at the Central Library to celebrate the release of Inside Out 2 with a craft. We will be making sensory bottles based on the emotions from the films!

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.

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.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
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!

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!

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 "Teens" group.

Pride Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/25 - 7/1
Forest Avenue Children’s Area at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

We are celebrating Pride Month! Come to the library to learn about some of the amazing people who have made LGBTQIA+ history by fighting for our right to be ourselves! Find them al...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

We are celebrating Pride Month! Come to the library to learn about some of the amazing people who have made LGBTQIA+ history by fighting for our right to be ourselves! Find them all and win a stunning prize! Best for ages 6+

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intermediate Ukulele Camp

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson wil...

Required
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

STEAM Cart Challenge: Flag Waver

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

STEAM Cart Challenge: Construct a moving structure that can hold a flag and move the flag up and down. We will have paper and materials to make your own personal flag and using ...

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play & Learn
Event Details:

STEAM Cart Challenge: Construct a moving structure that can hold a flag and move the flag up and down.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yaro Dance Company

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Dance Sampler! Learn about different styles of dance and watch short performances by the dancers from Yaro Dance Company led by Ami Yaro from the Iowa Ballet Academy....

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a Dance Sampler! Learn about different styles of dance and watch short performances by the dancers from Yaro Dance Company led by Ami Yaro from the Iowa Ballet Academy. 

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.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine S...

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs.

In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine Storytime will be held in the meeting room.

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.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Come to North Side to learn about zoos and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo!

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come to North Side to learn about zoos and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo!

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 "Teens" group.

Intermediate Ukulele Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson wil...

Required
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Art in the Summer: Under the Sea Watercolors

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Visit the library and design a multi-layered work of art that combines pastels, watercolors, and salt to create a beautiful underwater picture.   For children ages 6 and...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Visit the library and design a multi-layered work of art that combines pastels, watercolors, and salt to create a beautiful underwater picture.

 

For children ages 6 and up.

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 "Teens" group.

Intermediate Ukulele Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson wil...

Required
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids Pokémon Card Swap

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children
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 ...

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.

Family Storytime at Grandview Park

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The whole family can come to open shelter at Grandview Park at 6 PM for this special outdoor Family Storytime.  Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for storie...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

The whole family can come to open shelter at Grandview Park at 6 PM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. 

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.

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Fridays

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.

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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime at the Heritage Carousel

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family! We will enjoy stories, songs, and movement together. After storytime, there will be a craf...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family!

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids in the Kitchen

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids in the Kitchen is 6-7 week program based around the Department of Agriculture "MyPlate". Each session, students learn about a food group, why it is good for us, physical activ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids in the Kitchen is 6-7 week program based around the Department of Agriculture "MyPlate". Each session, students learn about a food group, why it is good for us, physical activity, and then we make a snack together at the end of the class.

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.

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 "Children" group.

Art Cart Saturdays

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Educational, Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know...

Required
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start?

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.

Favorite Characters Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
South Side Library
Program Type:
Educational, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children
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. 

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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Cart Mondays

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.