Tweens

Upcoming events

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 4:00pm

Digital Media Lab

Do you play Minecraft and want to meet other Minecraft players? Come play at the library in our Digital Media Lab. Build peacefully in creative mode or fight creepers in survival mode. All abilities are welcome and group play is encouraged. This...

Tweens Kids Gaming & Pop Culture

Monday, April 15, 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

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Don't just learn science - DO science with the Iowa City Science Booster Club! This monthly hands-on program for tweens gives you a chance to use cool scientific equipment to discover and explore the world around you. Learn about a different...

Tweens Science & Technology

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 1:00pm

Storytime Room

Kick off your weekend and enjoy a No School Day with a movie crafternoon! We'll watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu and make some fun Pokémon crafts that are fun and easy for all ages! 学区假日,也是长周末的开始,今天的电影+手工活动我们将观看《神奇宝贝大侦探皮卡丘》,并制作简单有趣的神奇宝贝工艺品!

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting Movies

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...

Adults Tweens Kids Families Music

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-...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Local History Science & Technology
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...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting Current Issues

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