This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Tuesdays: Collage Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Young artists, led by ASAP Teaching Artist Brittany Brooke Crow, will explore collage techniques to make four frame-worthy projects! Create a rhythm with strips of paper; tear phot... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Collage 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Young artists, led by ASAP Teaching Artist Brittany Brooke Crow, will explore collage techniques to make four frame-worthy projects! Create a rhythm with strips of paper; tear photos and recombine them into new compositions; and more. 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 "Children" group. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! Tuesday, February 25, 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. Feb 25 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. Level Up: Switch Party! Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switc... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.Ages 6 years and up! 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. Tween Book Club Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month.Register for the program here; then stop by North Side to pick up your book to read before ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Tween Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. K-pop Meet Up Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 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 every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snack... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music. 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. Iowa Voices on Environment and Justice Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: “Sacrifice State” explores issues of environmental justice in Iowa, through interviews with Iowans from diverse experiences and backgrounds. This new book from the Iowa Environment... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Iowa Voices on Environment and Justice 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: “Sacrifice State” explores issues of environmental justice in Iowa, through interviews with Iowans from diverse experiences and backgrounds. 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. Virtual Cookbook Club Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Zoom Meeting Room at DMPL Systemwide Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us from the comfort of your own homes and kitchens for a DMPL cookbook club that celebrates substitutions, creativity, sustainability and independence in home cooking. Prepare... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Virtual Cookbook Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Zoom Meeting Room Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us from the comfort of your own homes and kitchens for a DMPL cookbook club that celebrates substitutions, creativity, sustainability and independence in home cooking. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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, February 26, 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. Feb 26 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 STEM Challenge: Make Your Own Constellation Wednesday, February 26, 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: Explore the stars at this Wednesday drop-in program! Learn about constellations and then create a brand new constellation using a map of the stars.Wednesday drop-ins are planned wi... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Make Your Own Constellation 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: Explore the stars at this Wednesday drop-in program! Learn about constellations and then create a brand new constellation using a map of the stars. 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: Nature Art Wednesday, February 26, 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: Get creative with nature in this fun class led by ASAP Teaching Artist Victoria Story. Make a work of art using sensory items like moss, dried flowers, sticks, and seeds. Design an... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Nature 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: Get creative with nature in this fun class led by ASAP Teaching Artist Victoria Story. Make a work of art using sensory items like moss, dried flowers, sticks, and seeds. 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. VolunTeen Drop-In Hour Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour. You must bring a vo... This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.
This event is in the "Teens" group. The Art of Expression: Watercolor Workshop Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On February 26, guest artist Paige Knotts will le... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed The Art of Expression: Watercolor Workshop 5:00pm - 6:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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. Fail-a-bration Party! Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: You tried. You missed. You're invited!Anyone who has ever done anything has failed at least once. You didn't learn to walk without falling down a ton of times! It's part of learnin... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Fail-a-bration Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: You tried. You missed. You're invited!Anyone who has ever done anything has failed at least once. You didn't learn to walk without falling down a ton of times! It's part of learning. And that's worth celebrating! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join ASAP and a special artist every Thursday to do fun art and learn new skills! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 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: Join ASAP and a special artist every Thursday to do fun art and learn new skills! 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. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to chil... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 18 and younger. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
