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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Famous Iowans Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us in the Central Library youth section for a scavenger hunt about famous Iowans! Find all the info cards for a prize!
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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.
Back to School Scavenger Hunt
All Day 8/21 - 8/31
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Find all of the back to school items hidden in the children's area.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Glowforge Training
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this 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.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Preschool Storytime
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:
Preschool Storytime is back! Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join Miss Janee Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
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.
Storytime Disclaimer (2021)
Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.
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Cancelled
Birth-Preschool
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Cancelled
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15am - 10:45am
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
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Preschool Storytime
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:
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
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.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Habitat for Humanity (tech test) Marisa Staples and Carson Carey
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Learn to Use the New Public Catalog
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
The library has a new public catalog! It will now look a little bit different when you search for books and movies. This class will guide you in how to search for items, renew items, place holds, and see which location has the item you want.
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 (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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Anime Club Special Event: Introduction to Kimono!
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
For this special Anime Manga Meetup, Chie Schiller, from the Japan America Society of Iowa's Kimono Club, will help us learn all about kimonos, including sharing kimonos from her collection and demonstrating how to wear them!
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.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Nuestra Danza Sin Fronteras
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Join us at Forest Avenue Library to explore folkloric dancing! Our special visitor, Isabel Conn from Danza Sin Fronteras will be teaching us some Folkloric steps. Come ready to dance!
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.
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 "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.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Crafty Readers: Let's Fly a Kite ~ Lectores Artísticos: Vamos a volar una cometa
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
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Come to the library to enjoy a bilingual story, decorating a kite, and making friends!
Vengan a la biblioteca para disfrutar un cuento bilingüe, decorar una cometa, ¡y hacer amigos! |
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
25
2022
Thu
Retro Craft Night: Plastic Canvas Bookmarks
6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Revisit the crafts you loved doing at summer camp or during afterschool programs but with a grown-up twist! This month we will be creating needlepoint bookmarks on plastic canvases while grooving to some classics!
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 (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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