This event is in the "All Ages" group. Garden Starters 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Garden Starters 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Anyone can grow their own veggies, and it's time to start planning for your summer garden! 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 "All Ages" group. Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring your own! Snacks will be provided. 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 "All Ages" group. Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Harmonica Giveaway And Lesson 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Harmonica Giveaway And Lesson 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Learn how to play the harmonica from Central Iowa Blues Society member Bob Pace. Attendees will receive a free harmonica courtesy of the Central Iowa Blues Society while supplies last. Seating is limited, so come early!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Exotic Animals with Professor Bechtel 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Exotic Animals with Professor Bechtel 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: 🦎Join us for an exciting adventure into the wild world of exotic animals! Professor Bechtel, teaches at Wartbug College and is bringing his fascinating creatures to the library, including the star of the show—an axolotl! 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 "All Ages" group. Friends of the Forest Avenue Library 4:30pm - 6:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed Friends of the Forest Avenue Library 4:30pm - 6:00pm Zoom Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting on Zoom over the winter months in March!