Events

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 aske...

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Enjoy 25-30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes, then stay to make a craft that goes along with the stories. Preschool storytime is recommended for children and their caregivers who are able to sit still for longer stories to develop school readi...

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Youth in grades K-5 are invited to participate in seasonal themed STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & mathematics) activities with staff from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. Adult caregivers are requested to stay in the prog...

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Each month we will explore a fun nonfiction title about animals, followed by an extended learning activity. We will chart data, consult maps, analyze sources, and use our imaginations to learn about the world’s creatures. Participants do not need ...

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Kick off the weekend with a healthy snack and fun card and board games at the library! For students in grades K-5 and their care-givers. Registration is required.

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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.

In this beginner-friendly class, crafter Joyce Petro will walk you through the basics of macramé as you create your own plant hanger. Supplies provided. Registration Required.

This is an ADULT craft (see our Events Calendar for Kids and Teen cra...

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For infants (0-17 mo.) and caregivers. 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.

Registration is required once for the month and opens on January 16. ONE registration will get you signed-up for...

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Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate on the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased...

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Young children, ages 0-5, and their care-givers are invited to put on your PJs and stop in the library for around 25 minutes of interactive bedtime songs, stories and fun. No registration required.