Event List

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...

*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...

Get crafty at North Side! Drop in to create a melted snowman on cardstock.

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...

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...

Join The Dealt Hand for School of Adventure!  If you're looking to learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and participate in an epic adventure, join us for 3 weeks of D&...

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 ...

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 ...

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!  

Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming!   

Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.

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...

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...

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...

*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...

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!

Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! We will be discussing Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Information Desk January ...

CultureAll's Open Book is a community project that creates connections and builds social cohesion through story sharing where People are “Books” and You are a “Reader.” During this...

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!

Join Robin Coarts from Plant-Based Point to discuss how plant-based foods can help you kick off 2025. Learn the benefits of plant-based eating and pick up some tips and tricks to c...

Start planning your perfect garden now! Nine Square Feet is providing a selection of seeds to choose from, including vegetables and herbs, flowers, and native prairie species, alon...

Dare to test your detective skills against the literal Queen of Mystery? Join us for an afternoon where we solve The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge!  CAPTAIN ARTHUR HASTINGS NEE...

Calling all Rainbow Families! Let's get together for an afternoon of games! Central Library and Central Iowa Rainbow Families invite you to have fun together and meet new friend...

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.