Event List

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 Jan...

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...

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.

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...

Calling all creative builders: Let’s get our art off the drawing table and take up some space! Sculpture is 3D art, meaning it isn't flat. In this class, we will make a different s...

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...

January's film selection is director Carol Reed's 1948 drama The Fallen Idol. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a discussion series held each month.&nbs...

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...

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

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...

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...

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 a...

In these short, dark days of January, let's experiment with using color and light in art! We will make several projects to take home, like a suncatcher and colorful, kid-friendly s...