Name: Family Storytime
Start: 2025-02-12T10:15:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-12T10:45:00-06:00
Location: Forest Avenue Library

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Polk County Conservation: Animals in Winter

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join an educator from Polk County Conservation to learn about migration, hibernation, and other ways animals survive during the winter.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Join an educator from Polk County Conservation to learn about migration, hibernation, and other ways animals survive during the winter.

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.

Crafternoon : Valentines

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make handmade valentines to hand out to your loved ones. Stop by anytime between 1-5pm....

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make handmade valentines to hand out to your loved ones. Stop by anytime between 1-5pm. Ages 6+.

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.

Board Game Café

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

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.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day

Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide

All branches will be closed for Staff In-Service.

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide

Description:

All branches will be closed for Staff In-Service.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 3-5pm.

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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Board Game Café

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

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.

Level Up: Switch Party!

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switc...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.

Ages 6 years and up!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Movie Watch Party : Vivo

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This family-friendly adventure comedy is an animated musical that features eleven original songs. It follows an adventurous and music-loving capuchin monkey as he makes a perilous ...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

This family-friendly adventure comedy is an animated musical that features eleven original songs.

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.

Manga Book Club

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Event Details:

Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and e...

Required

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, watch anime, make art, and play

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Art Club

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics t...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art.

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.

Board Game Café

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

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.

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Educational, Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Event Details:

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other playe...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Educational, Gaming

Event Details:

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.

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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

LEGO Open Play

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm.

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.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Polk County Conservation: Animals in Iowa

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

What kind of animals live in Iowa? What kind of animals used to live in Iowa? Join a Polk County Conservation educator to discover the answers to these questions and more.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

What kind of animals live in Iowa? What kind of animals used to live in Iowa? Join a Polk County Conservation educator to discover the answers to these questions and more.

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.

Level Up: Switch Party!

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switc...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.

Ages 6 years and up!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool

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. Family...

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.

Board Game Café

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!

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.

Manga Book Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Event Details:

Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and e...

Required

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Book Clubs

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, watch anime, make art, and play

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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