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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library Imagination Station
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Imagination Station
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement. Following the program...
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages three to five can come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more, followed by a craft.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
10:15am - 11:30am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Play, Grow, Learn! is an opportunity for you to use the Imagination Station to explore early literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using Forest Avenue Library's space and toys. This is an unsupervised, drop-in p...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
10:15am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for rhymes, bounces, a story, and a short playtime.
For caregivers and babies from newborns up to eighteen months.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.
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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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
10:30am - 11:00am
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement. Following the program...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Toddlers and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, occasional crafts and a little playtime with Miss Janee. For toddlers ages 18 months - 3 years.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Avenue Study Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Study Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Do you need a calm place to play? Then come to the Forest Avenue Calming Room for a sensory interactive experience! This is an unsupervised, drop-in program for youth. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library Imagination Station
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Imagination Station
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Event Details
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more, followed by a craft. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:15am - 11:00am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, movement and more!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:30am - 11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Adults and children play together in an environment set up to promote all areas of development through open ended active play focused on the 5 Simple Steps to Success strategies of read, write, sing, play and talk. Join us for 60 minutes of Power Pla...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
10:30am - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Visit the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm for tax preparation assistance from AARP. All help will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Janee for stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and occasional crafts/activities that build literacy and kindergarten-readiness skills. Ages three to five.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
On June 3, 2019, the Des Moines City Council passed the Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance requiring building owners of buildings 25,000 sq. ft or larger to benchmark and submit to the City of Des Moines their energy and water usage annually by ...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
10:15am - 12:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Play, Grow, Learn! is an opportunity for you to use the Imagination Station to explore early literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using Forest Avenue Library's space and toys. This is an unsupervised, drop-in p...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
10:30am - 11:15am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
On Thursdays, children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs together, followed by a period of free play or drawing.
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
21
2020
Fri
10:00am - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
21
2020
Fri
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, and movement to practice the 5 simple steps of pre-literacy: reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing! Best for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
22
2020
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Bring the family to the South Side Library to play and build with LEGOS and Duplos in the Elementary Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! For youth ages 3-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
22
2020
Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the library and create your very own Groundhog puppet! This is a drop-in, unsupervised activity. Parent/guardian must be present with children. Craft available while supplies last.
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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 "All Ages" group.
Feb
22
2020
Sat
10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Come to the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Tinker Bell.
Enjoy the performance and register to win free tickets to the play!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
22
2020
Sat
10:30am - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Visit the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm for tax preparation assistance from AARP. All help will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
11:00am - 11:30am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Event Details
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and more, followed by a craft. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners alike at Forest Avenue Library and enjoy light refreshments and sparkling conversation! Activities are pro...
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
16
2020
Sun
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
,
Performances
Event Details:
Generation of Blues – Hal Reed and Kent Burnside, winners of the 2019 Iowa Blues Challenge in the solo/duo category will perform at the Franklin Avenue Library. They will represent Iowa at the 36th Annual International Blues Challenge, January 28 – F...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
On June 3, 2019, the Des Moines City Council passed the Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance requiring building owners of buildings 25,000 sq. ft or larger to benchmark and submit to the City of Des Moines their energy and water usage annually by ...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Library for open play and more! Meet families with other young children, check out our awesome picture books, and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk! We will have a variety of t...
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Visit us at the North Side Library every Monday to learn some computer basics. Receive one-on-one help with navigating the computer, using the mouse, and setting up an email account.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
We will be discussing The Misfortunes of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton. Coffee and treats will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation desk.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
We will be discussing the book Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. Copies are available to check out at the North Side Library.
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Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
It’s never too late to feel comfortable with a computer. Every Wednesday at the Central Library, staff will answer your questions about computer basics, online Library resources, email, and more.
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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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Visit us every Thursday afternoon to receive guidance in searching for jobs. We will use Google Tools to help you create an email account, build a simple resume, and apply for jobs.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
22
2020
Sat
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Visits
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon with authors Rana Hewezi and Sarah Elgatian, two of the seven authors featured in We The Interwoven: An Anthology of Bicultural Iowa. Both will share their families’ experiences as they left one home—Egypt for Hewezi and Arme...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Love Raina Telgemeier, superheroes, manga, graphic novels, and cartoons? Ready to let your artist flag fly? Then come to Comics Creators! We'll provide the paper and pens, you provide the creativity! This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Children...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in the Rosie's Ocean to paint a watercolor surprise during our crafternoon!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Come build with us! Computers and iPads provided: just bring your imaginations. Ages 7-18.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Read a story, explore and create with art and STEM activities! Bring your imagination and join us in the children's area. Ages 3 years to 8 years.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday as we play Roblox, Minecraft, and more. Grades 3-8.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Tweens and Teens! Learn to make something new during our Try It Out Tuesday events at South! This month, participants can use toothpicks and gumdrops to construct geometric shapes. Taste-testing allowed! No registration required. For youth ages 8-18....
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
4:15pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Administrative Board Room
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Administrative Board Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:15 PM at the Central Library in the Administrative Board Room.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
This month we will design gorgeous coasters using sharpies and rubbing alcohol.
Art in the Library is for children ages 6-12 and requires preregistration. Younger siblings may attend if accompanied by an adult.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Imagination Station
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Imagination Station
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Create your very own unicorn dream catcher using yarn, sparkles, and just a little magic! Please register to save your spot!
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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us every Wednesday as we explore different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related activities. Grades 3-8.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Forest Avenue Conference Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join us from 4:30-5:45 PM for the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for a glow-in-the-dark party! We’ll have neon games, snacks, and activities that glow! For the whole family.
¡Acompáñennos para una fiesta fosforescente! ¡Tendremos juegos y actividades neón que brillan en la oscuridad! Para toda la f...
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
21
2020
Fri
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
44
Event Details:
Will your soapy creations be a sweet surprise or a stinky trick? Learn to make bath bombs and gel with your own signature scents.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
In this giant version of the classic cooperative game Forbidden Island, your team of adventurers will have to race against time and the rising floodwaters to collect treasures and escape before the island is lost to the sea. Registration required. Re...
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:
Create a work of art on a tote bag based on African-American Expressionist painter and art educator Alma Thomas's colorful paintings and learn more about this talented artist. No registration required!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
6:30pm - 7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a fun filled night of snow STEM activities during Family Storytime: Let It Snow! We'll read the story The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. After storytime, families can experiment with snow science STEM sensory stations! All ages welcome!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Dr. Natalie J.A. Benson, who received an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Modern French Art and Literature at the University of Iowa, is the presenter of a five-session series on modern art. In this session, Benson, currently an Adjunct Instructor of Frenc...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
6:00pm - 6:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish.
Venga y disfrute cuentos, rimas, canciones, y manualidades en inglés y español.
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Visits
Event Details:
We the Interwoven author Hieu Pham, born in Vietnam, immigrated to Iowa with her family as a child. She is passionate about issues such as Asian American identity, community health and the immigrant diasporic experience. She works as an advocate at M...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
,
Movies
Event Details:
Join us for a showing of Fast Color (see trailer) as part of February's Black Future Film Series
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Disclaimer(s)
Movie Rating
Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
6:15pm - 6:45pm
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to the library for stories, rhymes and songs. Rosie's Rocket Reading Room
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
18
2020
Tue
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Some animals like to be cuddled, but these ones are mostly hand-off! Learn about a range of not-so-cuddly critters with a Blank Park Zoo educator and enjoy some animal stories.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
19
2020
Wed
6:30pm - 7:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Families can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs together on Wednesday nights. It's a great way for busy families to relax and listen to stories together.
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2020
Thu
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
In this giant version of the classic cooperative game Forbidden Island, your team of adventurers will have to race against time and the rising floodwaters to collect treasures and escape before the island is lost to the sea. Registration required. Re...
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
17
2020
Mon
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.
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