Upcoming Events

Jun 8 2023 - 9:15am
Image of Melanie with a book.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs and lots of movement, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their care-givers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more
Jun 8 2023 - 10:00am
Join us the second Thursday of every month to watch a movie on the library’s big screen. We will be showing everything from major blockbusters to classics. All movies are free with refreshments available. No registration is required. Call the Library at 515-978-7944 or check out our Facebook page... more
Jun 8 2023 - 10:00am
Image of Melanie with a book.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs and lots of movement, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their care-givers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more
Jun 8 2023 - 4:30pm
Image of Who Was Frida Kahlo book.
Each month we will explore a fascinating biography about an important figure in history, followed by an extended learning activity. Students will learn about the daily life, challenges and accomplishments of different notable people through time. Participants do not need to read the book in advance... more
Jun 9 2023 - 10:00am
Image of insects.
Special guests from the Iowa State University Insect Zoo will bring live and preserved insects to display in the library! Knowledgeable Insect Zoo staff will talk about the animals on display and help you with this hands on experience. Drop in any time during the hour and bring in your photos of... more
Jun 9 2023 - 11:00am
Image of insects.
Special guests from the Iowa State University Insect Zoo will bring live and preserved insects to display in the library! Knowledgeable Insect Zoo staff will talk about the animals on display and help you with this hands on experience. Drop in any time during the hour and bring in your photos of... more
Jun 9 2023 - 4:00pm
image of blue and white paper vases
Design, create, and make! Craft Lab is an open-ended, creative space that invites kids to express their imagination in crafting and making. Each session will explore a different medium of crafting. For students entering grades 1-5 in the fall. Registration is required. In this session, we will be... more
Jun 10 2023 (All day)
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These activity packs will contain a simple craft or activity for children ages 2-5 years old with adult supervision. There will be a new pack available on Saturday mornings each week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Jun 10 2023 - 9:15am
Image of Keri holding a book.
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs and rhymes with props and opportunities for movement. No registration required.
Jun 10 2023 - 10:00am
Show your pride with a custom ceramic heart ornament! Each kit will come with a large variety of colors so that you can paint your heart with the pride flag that best represents you. Kits will also come with a “Love is Love” traceable transfer that Dina from Five Monkeys Inc. will show you how to... more

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