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This event is in the "Children" group.
I Spy: Women Making History
All Day 3/3 - 3/16
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Visit the Central children's area to learn about some of the awe-inspiring women making history in their fields! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize!
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt: Awesome Iowans
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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.
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.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00am - 4:00pm
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:
AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:
Today's event is cancelled. Join us next week!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Family Storytime
10:15am - 10:45am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement
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:
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
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.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Cancelled: Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Drop-in STEM Challenge: Tornado in a Bottle
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Can you create a tornado inside of a plastic bottle? Try it out and learn how the water funnels are formed at this drop-in program. Wednesday drop-ins are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend!
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Monoprints
3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Explore monoprints with ASAP Teaching Artist Corinne Dengler! Monoprint is a printmaking technique that produces unique prints, one at a time.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Art in the Library: Special Guest Author Paula Kerman
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Author and artist Paula Kerman will visit the library to talk about her new book “Hooligans, Rebels, and Rabble-Rousers," which contains stories of twenty incredible women who made a mark on history. Paula will share how she created he
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 "Teens" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Dystopian Escape Room Session 1
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
You and your team have been sent 100 years into the future and have been enrolled in an elite training program for the government that rules over this time, but something seems off with this new world order.
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.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Craft-N-Carry: Yarn Painting
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for March's Craft-N-Carry: Yarn Painting! During this 30-minute session, you'll be able to grab this month's supplies and have a quick craft tutorial.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Dystopian Escape Room Session 2
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
You and your team have been sent 100 years into the future and have been enrolled in an elite training program for the government that rules over this time, but something seems off with this new world order.
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.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
CANCELED: Blind Date with a Book
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELED. Join Britney Brown from Glitter Factory for this crafting session where you'll create your own Blind Date with a Book!
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.
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