This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Steps Ukulele Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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: 14 Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25). 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 Health Education: HIV/STI testing and education Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Primary Healthcare and The Project will be present community health education to the public, as well as HIV/STI testing. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri Community Health Education: HIV/STI testing and education 10:00am - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Primary Healthcare and The Project will be present community health education to the public, as well as HIV/STI testing.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library for Seoulmate Summer!, a chance to hang out with other fans, participate in a bunch of activities, and win fun prizes... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library for Seoulmate Summer!, a chance to hang out with other fans, participate in a bunch of activities, and win fun prizes.
This event is in the "Children" group. Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids! 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. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! 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. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! Join special guest Sarah Pratt, the Iowa State Fair's butter sculptor, to talk about what it's like to sculpt... Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! 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. 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! Join special guest Sarah Pratt, the Iowa State Fair's butter sculptor, to talk about what it's like to sculpt... Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! 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. 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. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Batman, Robin, and their team of super-powered friends are at the library to face off against Gotham City's most fearsome collection of villains, The Rogues Gallery! Find them all ... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Batman, Robin, and their team of super-powered friends are at the library to face off against Gotham City's most fearsome collection of villains, The Rogues Gallery! Find them all and win an amazing prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 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. Jul 30 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 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 "Children" group. Simple Steps Storytime Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. This interactive series will focus on one of the 5 steps each wee... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. Glowforge Training Thursday, August 1, 2024 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. Aug 1 2024 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: 3 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 "All Ages" group. Summer Gardening Workshop Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: This interactive workshop will be filled with presentations to expand your gardening knowledge and the opportunity to ask local experts any questions you have from your gardening j... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Summer Gardening Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: This interactive workshop will be filled with presentations to expand your gardening knowledge and the opportunity to ask local experts any questions you have from your gardening journey so far.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 2024 Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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. Aug 5 2024 Mon Writers' Workshop 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Travel the world and learn about the amazing countries that make up the Middle East! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 6 - 12 2024 Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Travel the world and learn about the amazing countries that make up the Middle East! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Come to the library and create a design with perler beads and we will iron it for you to take home! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Come to the library and create a design with perler beads and we will iron it for you to take home! 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, August 7, 2024 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. Aug 7 2024 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 "Teens" group. South VolunTeens Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This i... This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
This event is in the "Adults" group. NFC's Journey to Homeownership Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help n... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help navigate what Black/African American homeownership may look like tod
This event is in the "Adults" group. Rainscaping Your Yard for Soil and Water Health Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: You can design your yard to hold and retain stormwater instead of losing it to runoff. By utilizing strategically planned landscaping practices (called Rainscaping) at your ho... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Rainscaping Your Yard for Soil and Water Health 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: You can design your yard to hold and retain stormwater instead of losing it to runoff. 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. Glowforge Training Thursday, August 8, 2024 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. Aug 8 2024 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. Polk County Conservation: Insects Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: Explore the fascinating world of insects and their bizarre ways of life. Students can go on an insect hunt in their school yard with nets provided. Live insects will be used i... This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Explore the fascinating world of insects and their bizarre ways of life. 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. Gardening with Native Plants Meet-Up Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife. Come to learn and to share your favorite garden... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Gardening with Native Plants Meet-Up 5:30pm - 7:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife.
This event is in the "Children" group. Favorite Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/12 - 8/24 South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids! 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. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 12 - 24 2024 Favorite Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/12 - 8/24 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! 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. For youth ages 3 and up.