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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Simple Steps Spot: Dot Marker Painting!
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Visit the library and enjoy an activity that highlights one of our 5 Simple Steps to early literacy skills.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Explore Visual Black History
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Drop by the Forest Avenue Library to look at photo books, graphic novels, and other visual records of Black history. These books are available to check out year-round!
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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.
Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt through the library. Find all the items and win a prize.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Popup Craft: 3-D Valentine's Day Coloring
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Decorate a pop-up coloring page for Valentine's Day at Forest Avenue Library. As supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library and see if you can find pictures of Clifford and all of his friends hiding in the Children's Area.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Take home supplies to make your own mosaic! You will see examples of mosaic art and create your own picture out of small pieces of paper. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Simple Steps Spot: Play!
All Day 2/9 - 2/12
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Visit the library and do an activity highlighting one of our 5 Simple Steps.
This week we are focusing on Play! Caregivers and their children can enjoy a tape obstacle course while they visit North Side.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Kids! Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog's birthday by finding his friends with our Clifford Scavenger Hunt!
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
Library Learning Bags: Valentine's Day Bookworm Craft
10:00am - 8:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the East Side library and pick up a library learning bag! Inside, you'll find some Valentine's Day activities and everything you need to make a fuzzy bookworm!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
LSI Citizenship Class
10:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) educators for a 10-week citizenship class! This class will prepare students for their citizenship interview by teaching reading, writing, and civics.
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
(In person) Appreciation Flowers/ Flores de Agradecimiento
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Make a flower for a friend, a family member, teacher or someone who you appreciate. This activity is first come first serve and as supplies last and best for ages 5+
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.
Indoor Program (2021)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
10
2022
Thu
2022 Reading Challenge Movie Club: Hidden Figures
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Movies
Event Details:
Welcome to the 2022 Reading Challenge Movie Club!
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.
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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