Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/13)	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1 - 4/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Day Collage Kit Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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				This event is in the "Children" group. Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/18 - 4/19 Children 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.
	This event is in the "Children" group. Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7 - 4/17 Children 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.
		This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Earth Day All Day 4/14 - 4/19 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 things you can do to help the Earth! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. National Poetry Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/14 - 4/19 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Recycled Crafting 2:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Create with recycled objects at North Side! What will you make from a mix of recycled objects and art supplies? 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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: 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. ASAP Tuesdays: Cardboard Creations 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. 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. ASAP Wednesdays: Breakdance 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: 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 "Children" group. Polk County Conservation: Animals in Iowa 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Mondays : Cookie and Cupcake Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? 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. 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. Cancelled CANCELLED! Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 the story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. Children's area. 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. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! 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. Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Games Galore! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South Side Library for an hour of games! Play Nintendo Switch or try your hand at one of our giant board games! 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 Thursdays: Painting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Storybooks often have beautiful painted illustrations that help bring the story to life. Join Shayla Williams at South Side and learn to paint your own story characters and backgrounds! 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. Cancelled CANCELLED EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for kids ages 7-11. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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. Eco-Friendly Crafts: Wind Chimes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Turn everyday recyclables into a one-of-a-kind wind chime! Using materials like soup cans, keys, and beads, kids will craft their own breezy, musical masterpiece while learning about upcycling and sustainability. 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. Pajama Storytime : Earth Day 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime to celebrate Earth Day. We will read stories about our love for the outdoors and taking care of our planet, have a treat, and make a craft. 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.