Current Issues

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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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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

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

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Johnson County environmental organizations join to question Johnson County Supervisor candidates in the May 4 Democratic Primary election.

Adults Current Issues

Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Palestinian and Jewish Iowans share their personal stories and experiences of identity, oppression, solidarity, and hope from inside Palestine and in the US. With the rising toll of casualties and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, it can become...

Adults Current Issues

Monday, May 6, 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