This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing Nosy N 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. Jan 21 2025 Tue LEGO Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue LEGO Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 3-5pm. 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 "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Fun with Color & Light 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Fun with Color & Light 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: In these short, dark days of January, let's experiment with using color and light in art! 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. Jan 21 2025 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 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. Jan 21 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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. Jan 21 2025 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third 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 "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Sewing for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Sewing for Beginners 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Join us as we learn the basics of sewing in this beginner class. The first week will review sewing machine basics and have a focused project.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 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 Registration 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Melted Snowman 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Melted Snowman 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: Get crafty at North Side! Drop in to create a melted snowman on cardstock. 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Paper Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Paper 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: 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 personal planners. 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 22 2025 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. Jan 22 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. Jan 22 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: 14 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 5:15pm - 6:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 5:15pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! 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. 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 6:30pm - 7:15pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 6:30pm - 7:15pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! 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. 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 23 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 23 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 23 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 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 Registration 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. Jan 23 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: January Jam with Jordan 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: January Jam with Jordan 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: Music is a universal language, and everyone is invited to jam with Jordan at ASAP. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
