Tweens

Upcoming events

Image says the name Duke Otherwise

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Clever Lyrics. Superb Music. Outrageous Fun for All Ages. With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke Otherwise sings his hilarious and imaginative songs for all ages to delight in together. Duke is a playful Wordsmith. A spirited...

Tweens Kids Families Music
Image says the name Duke Otherwise

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Clever Lyrics. Superb Music. Outrageous Fun for All Ages. With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke Otherwise sings his hilarious and imaginative songs for all ages to delight in together. Duke is a playful Wordsmith. A spirited...

Tweens Kids Families

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things tiny and adorable. Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with drawing your favorite Pokemon characters...

Tweens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30pm

Bookmobile, Other

Gather with neighbors and friends during the annual Party in the Park series! From June 12 through August 14, weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm, enjoy live music, visits from the ICPL Bookmobile, and outdoor recreation activities at some of your...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Babies Families Music

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Have you ever made ice cream from...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Color our world, and celebrate diverse cultures from around the globe! Every Wednesday during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a new event where they can explore and experience unique cultures and traditions...

Tweens Kids Families Arts & Crafting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Kathy and other volunteers from our local K9 Ambassador program, sponsored by the lowa City Dog Obedience Club, will use handpicked dogs to help teach attendees about dog safety and etiquette. Following an educational presentation, enjoy tricks and...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Classes & Workshops

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Calling all science lovers in 3rd-6th grade! Every Wednesday from June 11 - July 16, join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on activities about physics, the scientific study of matter and energy. Figure out how gravity works, experiment...

Tweens Science & Technology

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Get ready to sing, dance, and rock with St. Louis based children's musician, Celia! Celia's world-famous, one-woman show is a rockin', stomping', hollering good time. Wear your dancing shoes to this all-ages party because Celia...

Tweens Kids Families

Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Get ready to sing, dance, and rock with St. Louis based children's musician, Celia! !Celia's world-famous, one-woman show is a rockin', stomping', hollering good time. Wear your dancing shoes to this all-ages party because Celia...

Tweens Kids Families