Events
Get to know African American inventors and innovators who have “Leveled Up” the ways we eat, move, live, and stay healthy. This traveling exhibit is on loan from the African American Museum of Iowa based on their 2015-2016 temporary exhibit. Stop in the library during any of our regular hours to view this exhibit June 16-26.
Have you ever wanted to design your very own video game comic character? Join comic book author, illustrator, and penciller, Phil Hester as he walks us through generating ideas, designing basics, and creating your very own character.
For students entering grades 4-6 in the fall.
Registration is required.
Have you ever wanted to design your very own video game comic character? Join comic book author, illustrator, and penciller, Phil Hester as he walks us through generating ideas, designing basics, and creating your very own character.
For students entering grades 7-12 in the fall.
Registration is required.
Do you have what it takes to set a world record? How much Jell-o can you eat with chopsticks in a short amount of time? Do you think you could be the one to fit the most sticky notes onto your face? Test your skills at these fantastic challenges and more.
For students entering grades 4-6 in the Fall.
Registration is required.
Do you have what it takes to set a world record? How much Jell-o can you eat with chopsticks in a short amount of time? Do you think you could be the one to fit the most sticky notes onto your face? Test your skills at these fantastic challenges and more.
For students entering grades 7-12 in the Fall.
Registration required.
A very wealthy Mr. Phineas Farthington has invited you, his close friends and family, to a gathering where he will reveal the latest round of changes to his will. How far might someone go to inherit it all? Surely someone wouldn’t resort to violence, right?! Join us for an afternoon of excitement, mystery, and detective work presented by Happy Faces Entertainment.
For students entering grades 7-12 in the fall.
Registration is required.
Transform a regular terracotta pot into a work of art! We will provide the terracotta pots, paint, soil, and plants. You can bring your talent and imagination and leave with a beautiful creation!
For students entering grades 4-6 in the Fall.
Registration is required.
Transform a regular terracotta pot into a work of art! We will provide the terracotta pots, paint, soil, and plants. You can bring your talent and imagination and leave with a beautiful creation!
For students entering grades 7-12 in the Fall.
Registration is required.