Events

Get involved in this interactive, artistic storytelling event. This program features fun and creative live cartoon drawings, silly stories, fun surprises and tons of audience participation from author and artist Tim Read.

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Each month we will explore a title in this fun nonfiction series, followed by an extended learning activity. We will chart data, consult maps, make predictions, and use our imaginations to figure out which animal would come out on top! Participant...

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Come paint "en plein air" (outside) in Centennial Park!

In this beginner-friendly class with artist Amanda Arthur-Struss, you will learn watercolor basics and how to overlay colors and create depth. Mandi will take you step-by-step through the pr...

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All supplies will be provided for making s’mores with heat from the sun! Each participant will go home with a re-usable, solar-powered, s’more making device and have a chance to eat a gooey s’more or two at the library. For students entering 6-12t...

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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. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per we...

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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. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per we...

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Build an effective career plan that increases your chance for job search success and uses the latest research on national, state, and local labor market information.

This free, virtual employment workshop held via Zoom is offered by IowaWORKS ...

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Complete a variety of activity stations to develop and test your knowledge of basic outdoor survival skills. Learn about finding safe drinking water, how to not get lost, basic first-aid and more.

Registration is required.

If you or anyone in yo...

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Learn how to make your interview memorable by avoiding interview pitfalls and answering tough questions correctly.

This free, virtual employment workshop held via Zoom is offered by IowaWORKS every 2 weeks on Tuesday at 9:00am. Please contact ...

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Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs and lots of movement, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills and a craft to take home to make. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their care-givers. Each session in the same week is a re...

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