Current Issues

Upcoming events

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Young people are increasingly using digital technologies to participate in democracy. This event will explore how digital technologies can be used to empower young people and encourage them to participate in civic life. Our speaker, Jean-Desire...

Adults Current Issues

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - 2:00pm

Digital Media Lab

A very special tweens-only Minecraft adventure awaits! TJ Nissen of Network Nirvana has created an expansive, multi-layered Minecraft experience packed with challenges, activities, and treasure within totally original Minecraft worlds spanning a...

Tweens Current Issues Gaming & Pop Culture

Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Are you a fan of Squishmallows, the plush toy that's loved the world over for being super soft, huggable, round, and adorable? Join us to make a piece of fan art celebrating Squishmallows at our painting party! You must register for this event...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Current Issues Gaming & Pop Culture

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

The new Iowa law allowing public monies to support students in private K-12 schools took effect when this school year started in August. Join us to hear about the law's impact on the thousands of students, teachers, and others in the Iowa City...

Adults Current Issues Guest Speaker

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A

In 2015, the UN's member states adopted 17 Global Goals or Sustainable Development Goals designed as a shared blueprint for urgent action on problems such as hunger, gender inequalities, climate change and more. Each goal has attached targets...

Adults Current Issues

Monday, April 1, 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

Monday, April 8, 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

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A

Based on decades of observing, thinking, and writing about Iowa's natural history and transformed ecology, human-intensified natural disasters, Connie Mutel will summarize the complex evolution of Iowa's environmental challenges, call...

Adults Current Issues Guest Speaker Nature & Gardening

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