This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. 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 Quest Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? Test your skills at LEGO Quest where we read parts of a book and respon... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue LEGO Quest 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boos... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Switch Gaming Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. 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. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us weekly 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, January 22, 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... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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. Jan 22 2025 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 "Adults" group. Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults 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 afterwar... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st*Join ISU Extension for this 8 week course that supports individuals and families in making healthy choices on a tight groce... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Melted Snowman Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Get crafty at North Side! Drop in to create a melted snowman on cardstock. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Melted Snowman 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Get crafty at North Side! Drop in to create a melted snowman on cardstock. 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. ASAP Wednesdays: Paper Art Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Learn to make a variety of paper projects at the North Side Library with ASAP bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita. Lunita will show us how to make paper projects like mini-piñatas and... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Paper Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Learn to make a variety of paper projects at the North Side Library with ASAP bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita. 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. Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. Youth and their caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice reading, and, of course, pet... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. 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. Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! You and your friends have accidentally wandered into a house full of demons. Though you ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 5:15pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! 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 "Adults" group. Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! You and your friends have accidentally wandered into a house full of demons. Though you ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 6:30pm - 7:15pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! 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. Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 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! 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. Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. 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 "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults 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 th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: January Jam with Jordan Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Music is a universal language, and everyone is invited to jam with Jordan at ASAP. We’ll use a variety of instruments to keep beats, strengthen our listening skills, create our own... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: January Jam with Jordan 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Music is a universal language, and everyone is invited to jam with Jordan at ASAP. 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. Pajama Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for a cozy Pajama Storytime! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy delightful bedtime stories, songs, and snacks. After reading, create your own DIY dream catcher to take ho... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Pajama Storytime 6:00pm - 6:45pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a cozy Pajama Storytime! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy delightful bedtime stories, songs, and snacks. After reading, create your own DIY dream catcher to take home. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Beginning Ukulele Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st*Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one o... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Children" group. Pajama Storytime : Hibernation Stories Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime. We will read stories about animals that hibernate, have a treat, and make a craft. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snuggle! This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Pajama Storytime : Hibernation Stories 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime. We will read stories about animals that hibernate, have a treat, and make a craft. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snuggle! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. South Side Evening Book Discussion-Margo's Got Money Troubles Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! We will be discussing Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Informa... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu South Side Evening Book Discussion-Margo's Got Money Troubles 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! We will be discussing Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Information Desk. 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.
