Tweens

Upcoming events

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

All ages are invited to enjoy a free to the public showcase from the students studying at the University of Iowa Youth Ballet in a child-friendly environment! UI Youth Ballet Ensemble is a repertory group available to students fully enrolled in...

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Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

Ladybugs are waking up! Stop by the Storytime Room today to make your own ladybug glass gem magnet! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please....

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

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Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where...

Tweens Kids Science & Technology

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:30pm

Storytime Room

Eid al-Fitr is a holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world, marking the end of the month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunup to sundown. Join City High student leaders Miamen and Anbar to learn about the meaning and customs of Eid, and...

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Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Tweens are invited to a monthly book club to discuss graphic novels. We'll be talking about a different book each month and doing activities based on them. Plus, cookies will be served! A new ride is opening at Luna Park! Every mouse in New...

Tweens Book Discussion

Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 2:00pm

Storytime Room

To celebrate Save the Frogs Day come and take part in a doing a craft that features a frog leaping from the top of a lily pad! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Iowa has 99 counties, and they all have a story to tell. Did you know that Mahaska County is home to a rare cemetery just for mules (a cross between a donkey and a horse)? Did you know that Washington County is home to the oldest continually-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology
Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where...

Tweens Kids Science & Technology

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 4:30pm

Storytime Room, Children's Room

"Día de Los Niños," translated as Children’s Day, is an annual tradition rooted in Mexico's cultural celebration dedicated to children, commemorated every April 30th. This special day, dedicated to honoring children, is celebrated...

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