This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. This program is recommended for caregiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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. ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Star Wars Bingo Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Start off the summer playing Star Wars Bingo at the library! Whether you are a brand new fan or have every character's name and backstory memorized, this is the game for you. We... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Star Wars Bingo 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Start off the summer playing Star Wars Bingo at the library!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. P... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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 "Children" group. LEGO Fridays Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family STEM Challenge: Straw Airplane Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a straw airplane. Materials will be ava... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Straw Airplane 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a straw airplane. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Crafting - Herb Sachets and Alternative Salt Shakers Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join local herbalist, Lindsey Coyne, for a workshop making herbal sachets and an herb blend shaker for your kitchen table. Herbal sachets can be used as aromatherapy placed under a... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Community Crafting - Herb Sachets and Alternative Salt Shakers 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join local herbalist, Lindsey Coyne, for a workshop making herbal sachets and an herb blend shaker for your kitchen table.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: June's selection is The Old Place by Bobby Finger. The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club meeting on the second Monday of the month. Titl... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: June's selection is The Old Place by Bobby Finger.
This event is in the "Teens" group. The Art of Expression: Pride Craft-Stravaganza Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us on June 10 to kick off Pride 2024 and make... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon The Art of Expression: Pride Craft-Stravaganza 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us on June 10 to kick off Pride 2024 and make some colorful rainbow crafts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Raingardens Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Question: What do thunderstorms, pollinators and grant money all have in common? Answer: Rain Gardens When heavy rains pour down in our city rain gardens act as many little s... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Raingardens 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Question: What do thunderstorms, pollinators and grant money all have in common? Answer: Rain Gardens
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. This program is recommended for caregiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 "Children" group. Polk County Conservation-Trees are Terrific! Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: Learn all about different types of trees, and the wildlife that use trees as a habitat with a Polk County Naturalist. Come learn and see up close just how unique trees ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Polk County Conservation-Trees are Terrific! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn all about different types of trees, and the wildlife that use trees as a habitat with a Polk County Naturalist. Come learn and see up close just how unique trees are! 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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. ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Party Outside the Box with Esteban the Crayon Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for a colorful celebration featuring crafts, activities, and games. Special guest Esteban the Crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit will be here giving out high fives ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Party Outside the Box with Esteban the Crayon 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a colorful celebration featuring crafts, activities, and games. Special guest Esteban the Crayon from The Day the Crayons Quit will be here giving out high fives and posing for photos. 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 "Children" group. LEGO Space Challenge Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Blast off to your next LEGO challenge. Bring the family and your sense of fun creating epic spaceships, kooky aliens, and cool vehicles! But beware, you never know when disaster ma... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu LEGO Space Challenge 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Blast off to your next LEGO challenge. Bring the family and your sense of fun creating epic spaceships, kooky aliens, and cool vehicles! But beware, you never know when disaster may strike! Registration is required. Age 3 and up. 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. Reading on the Margins Book Discussion Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Fridays Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – C'mon C'mon Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles. Joaquin Phoenix... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – C'mon C'mon 1:30pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles. Joaquin Phoenix is the star of director Mike Mills' 2021 drama.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Des Moines Metro Opera Previews American Apollo and Pelléas & Mélisande Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Debussy’s shimmering Impressionist opera, ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Previews American Apollo and Pelléas & Mélisande 2:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Debussy’s shimmering Impressionist opera, Pelléas & Mélisande, and the world premiere of Damien
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 16 2024 Sun Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm - 2:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nintendo Switch Party! Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Franklin Cinema Club – In the Loop Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: June's film selection is the 2009 satire In the Loop, starring James Gandolfini. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a discussion series held the third Monday ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – In the Loop 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: June's film selection is the 2009 satire In the Loop, starring James Gandolfini.
