This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31 - 4/12 South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens 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! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31 - 4/12 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Minecraft Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/1 - 4/6 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 - 6 2025 Minecraft Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/1 - 4/6 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/13 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Visit the Central children's area to learn about some great Arab American authors! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 - 13 2025 I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/13 Central Library Children’s Area 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 great Arab American authors! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1 - 4/19 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Exhibits Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 19 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1 - 4/19 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination and segregation in the state of Iowa.
This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults 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. On Saturday, 02/15, no appoint... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Russian Conversation Club Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your communit... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Crafting: Card Making Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Have fun making greeting cards using layers of patterned paper. All supplies provided – cards, envelopes, lots and lots of pretty paper! The inside of the card will be ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Community Crafting: Card Making 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have fun making greeting cards using layers of patterned paper. All supplies provided – cards, envelopes, lots and lots of pretty paper! The inside of the card will be blank so you can later write your own personalized message.&n
This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cherry Blossom Garland Take-and-Make Bag! All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Cherry Blossom Garland Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!While Supplies Last
This event is in the "All Ages" group. National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7 - 4/12 East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Celebrate the magic of words all week long with interactive poetry stations throughout the library! Create your own blackout poetry, craft a poem from book spines, or add a line to... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 7 - 12 2025 National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7 - 4/12 Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate the magic of words all week long with interactive poetry stations throughout the library! Create your own blackout poetry, craft a poem from book spines, or add a line to our community poem. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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. Little Explorers Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: NOW ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH! Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon 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: PLEASE NOTE: NOW ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH! 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. 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. Technology Basics Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will learn how to navigate the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, manage applications ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Technology Basics 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills.
This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Mondays : Cookie and Cupcake Decorating Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? In these four weeks, we will decorate treats with professional baker Alisa Wo... This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Cookie and Cupcake Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 2025 Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Email your s... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Writers' Workshop 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best fo... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young chil... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 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. One-on-One Computer Sessions Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: For those looking for basic computer help come to the Forest Avenue Library. We will provide individual assistance with creating an email, polishing a resume, typing a document, or... This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: For those looking for basic computer help come to the Forest Avenue Library. We will provide individual assistance with creating an email, polishing a resume, typing a document, or applying for a job.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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. Apr 8 2025 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.
