South Side Library

Join Miss Janee for stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and occasional crafts/activities that build literacy and kindergarten-readiness skills. Ages three to six.

Kids and families! Drop in at South from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our make and take crafts in the Children's Area! This week, kids can get creative and make a paper monster using our supplies! For youth ages 5-11. This is a drop-in, unsupervised program. Parent or guardian must be present with children. Crafts are available while supplies last.

Do you or someone you know have a hearing loss or difficulty speaking? Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI) helps Iowans get specialized phone equipment for little to no cost. TAI is a program of the Iowa Utilities Board and offers discount vouchers that help pay for 95% of the average cost of this equipment. It is not a low income program, so many find that they are eligible. Come learn more about the amazing benefits of this program!

Bring the family to the South Side Library to play and build with LEGOS in the Children's Area from 10 a.m. to 4 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 a paper bag unicorn puppet in our Children's Area! For youth ages 5-11. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program. Parent or guardian must be present with children. Craft available while supplies last.

Children and families! Join us for Sunshine Storytime! Kids and families can listen to engaging stories, songs, and rhymes on the library’s lawn this summer! After storytime, families can play with a parachute, blow bubbles, and enjoy STEM outdoor activities. In case of rain, storytime will be held in the Meeting Room. For youth ages 3-8.

Join us to discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Ask at the Information Desk for a copy of the book.

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

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

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