This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31 - 4/12 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31 - 4/12 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 - 13 2025 I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/13 Children Central Library Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 - 13 2025 I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/13 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central children's area to learn about some great Arab American authors! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 19 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1 - 4/19 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 1 - 19 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1 - 4/19 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination and segregation in the state of Iowa.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 7 - 12 2025 National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7 - 4/12 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 7 - 12 2025 National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7 - 4/12 Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate the magic of words all week long with interactive poetry stations in the children's area! Create your own blackout poetry and/or craft a poem from book spines. No registration required—just drop in and let your creativity flow! 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. Apr 7 - 13 2025 Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7 - 4/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 - 13 2025 Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7 - 4/13 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Cardboard Creations 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Cardboard Creations 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This month's artist: Lydia NongGet creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Art Club: Styrofoam Printmaking 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Art Club: Styrofoam Printmaking 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children and teens can join us at the North Side Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Art Club!This month, we will make colorful prints by etching a design into styrofoam to create a stamp! 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. Apr 8 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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. Apr 8 2025 Tue Sew Social 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Sew Social 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join us as we meet monthly to work on sewing projects, share skills and techniques, and spend time with fellow sewers at Forest Avenue Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Weep, Wail, Write 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Weep, Wail, Write 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Develop skills for processing grief during this 1 hour writing workshop. During this program, led by Claudine Cheatem, participants will learn how to process their grief through poetry and journaling. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 9 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 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 "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 9 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 9 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Cup Tower Challenge 2:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Teens North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Cup Tower Challenge 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: How tall can you build a cup tower? Test your engineering skills at North Side while you build with plastic cups.Drop-ins are planned with children in grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Breakdance 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Breakdance 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: ASAP Teaching Artist and B-Boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help! 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 "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Dungeons and Dragons: School of Adventure with The Dealt Hand 4:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Dungeons and Dragons: School of Adventure with The Dealt Hand 4:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: 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&D fun! Week one will be an overview of the rules of D&D w 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Craft-N-Carry: DIY Suncatcher 6:00pm - 6:30pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Craft-N-Carry: DIY Suncatcher 6:00pm - 6:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for April's Craft-N-Carry: DIY Suncatcher! During this 30-minute session, you'll be able to grab this month's supplies and have a quick craft tutorial. 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults East Side Large Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Large Study Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Large Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC 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. Apr 9 2025 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: The Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: The Nature of Our Cities by Nadina Galle 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 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.
