South Side Library

Kids and families! Do you like things that pop, bang or explode? Visit South and explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter with educators from the Science Center of Iowa! Kids can watch experiments with ultra-cold nitrogen and combustible gases to learn why things bang and blow up! All ages welcome. Parent or guardian must be present with children.

Bring the family to the South Side Library to play and build with LEGOS in the Children's Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For youth ages 5-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children.

Kids! Stop by the South Side Library from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to make and take paper collage art pictures in our Children's Area! For youth ages 3-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children. Craft available while supplies last.

The Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo is bringing some of their creepiest bugs to the South Side Library! They will be sharing information about lots of different insects. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room to see creepy, crawly, LIVE insects up close. All ages welcome!

Toddlers and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, occasional crafts and a little playtime with Miss Janee. For toddlers ages 18 months - 3 years.

Kids and families! Visit South on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our make and take crafts! This week, kids can create a paper craft bug using our materials! For youth ages 3-12. This is a drop-in, unsupervised program. Parent or guardian must be present with children. Crafts are available while supplies last.

Teens! Bring your friends and visit the Teen Maker Lab afterschool from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to make STEM and craft projects. This week, teens can use our supplies to create Washi tape pencils, duct tape journals, and more! Snacks will be provided. For Teens ages 12-18.

Teens! Bring your taste buds and your culinary skills and register for our Easy To Make Foods for Teens session! Meet Hy-Vee's Registered Dietitian, Anne Cundiff, and learn how to make smoothie bowls, wraps, and a healthy, edible version of chocolate chip cookie dough! For Teens ages 12-18. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Groups may not register for this program. Please notify us if you have a food allergy when registering.

Does your child love to cook? Visit the South Side Library in partnership with the Iowa State University Extension Outreach and learn how to make easy, kid-friendly snacks. Kids will learn lessons about food safety and nutrition and make a snack. Participants will need to attend all seven sessions. For youth ages 5-11. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Groups may not register for this program.

Bring the family to the South Side Library to play and build with LEGOS in the Children's Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! For youth ages 5-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children.