Events

Come and improve your English skills to be better prepared for the next school year. These classes are for very beginning English language learners. Students are encouraged to attend each week for best results. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room during this program, but they should be available in the library.

For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall.

Registration is required. One registration will get you signed up for all the month’s sessions.

The Reading Buddies program helps children build positive relationships with literacy. Children are matched with a teen volunteer, and the pair will spend 20 minutes reading books together. Kids may choose to read to their buddy or to have their buddy read to them. The Library will provide a selection of books, or kids may bring their own books. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room during this program, but they should be available in the library.

For kids entering grades K-3 in the fall.

Registration is required.

The Reading Buddies program helps children build positive relationships with literacy. Children are matched with a teen volunteer, and the pair will spend 20 minutes reading books together. Kids may choose to read to their buddy or to have their buddy read to them. The Library will provide a selection of books, or kids may bring their own books. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room during this program, but they should be available in the library.

For kids entering grades K-3 in the fall.

Registration is required.

The Reading Buddies program helps children build positive relationships with literacy. Children are matched with a teen volunteer, and the pair will spend 20 minutes reading books together. Kids may choose to read to their buddy or to have their buddy read to them. The Library will provide a selection of books, or kids may bring their own books. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room during this program, but they should be available in the library.

For kids entering grades K-3 in the fall.

Registration is required.

Why do things explode? We'll explore the interactions of pressure, temperature and states of matter to explain why things pop, bang or blow up. Watch experiments with ultra-cold liquid nitrogen and combustible gases in this spectacular assembly presented by the Science Center of Iowa.

For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Use recycled and found materials to make 3-dimensional portraits of your favorite video game characters or create a hero of your own design!

For kids entering grades K-5 in the fall and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision.

Registration is not required.

Enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and rhymes featuring props and opportunities for movement.

For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration is not required.