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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Buddy Gnomes Take-and-Make Bag!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!
While Supplies Last
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Iowa Wolves Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
9:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Family Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Family Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00am - 1:00pm
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00am - 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:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Drop-in Crafternoon: Egg Carton Flowers
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Paint an egg carton and turn it into a flower! Drop-in to North Side to celebrate Springtime with this craft. Wednesday drop-ins are planned with 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.
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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.
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Monoprints
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Explore monoprints with ASAP Teaching Artist Corinne Dengler! Monoprint is a printmaking technique that produces unique prints, one at a time.
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 "Children" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Polk County Conservation: Animals in Iowa
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
What kind of animals live in Iowa? What kind of animals used to live in Iowa? Join a Polk County Conservation educator to discover the answers to these questions and more.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Teen Chef: Spring Break Pancakes
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods. Join us over spring break for a pancake supper with all your favorite toppings!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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