This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area 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. Jul 16 2024 Tue Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 16 2024 Tue Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room 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 "Children" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. Jul 17 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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. Jul 18 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 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. 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 "Children" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? 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 "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area 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. Jul 22 2024 Mon GO Bag: I SPY Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon GO Bag: I SPY Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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. Jul 23 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 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. 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. Jul 23 2024 Tue Wildlife of Iowa Celebration 3:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Wildlife of Iowa Celebration 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: There are so many amazing animals that live in Iowa! Join our special guests from the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge for games, crafts, hands-on learning activities, and a scavenger hunt as we celebrate all the plants and cuddly critter 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. Jul 24 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. Jul 24 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 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. 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 "Children" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area 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. Jul-Aug 2024 Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 This event is in the "Children" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 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. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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. Jul 30 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 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. 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 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. 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 "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 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. 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. Aug 13 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 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. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.