Events
“Natural Disposition” – Hana Ahmed
July 2-30, 2024
About the exhibit:
Hana Ahmed, an Iowa-based abstract artist, finds her inspiration from nature and human emotions. When it comes to her paintings, Hana digs deep into various realms through her keen observation and intuition. “Natural Disposition” is a reflection of nature, emotions, intelligence, and words in their raw or natural form through the eyes of the artist.
The Art Gallery is open Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM, Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, and Sunday 12-4 PM. The Library and its Art Gallery is closed on Sundays from September-May. If the meeting room is in use, the gallery will be closed to the public. Want to visit at a certain time? Call the Library at (515) 978-7944 to check availability.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.
For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes.
For kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. This is generally kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.
For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes.
For kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. This is generally kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.
For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers.
Monthly registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes.
For kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. This is generally kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers.
Registration required. Each session in the same week is a repeat event. Please limit attendance to one session per week. One registration will get you signed up for all of the month’s sessions: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Ages listed for storytimes are a general guideline as kids develop skills at different ages, particularly in these first years. If you have kids in more than one storytime age group, we’d recommend starting by attending the program for the younger child. Please visit with our youth services staff before or after a storytime program to determine the program that will best fit you and your kids. You can also email our youth services staff with additional questions.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell in any way, please help prevent the spread of illness by limiting your library use to online and curbside services until all are feeling better.
Classes, camps, and large groups with children are requested to contact the Library to set up special library visits as far in advance as possible to ensure the best experience for all.
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