Science & Technology

Upcoming events

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

Tuesday, April 2, 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

Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Think Play-Doh is just for little kids? Think again! Create your own custom play-doh from scratch using Kool-Aid for scent and color along with other ingredients. While some tweens cook their play-doh, others will compete in an engineering challenge...

Tweens Arts & Crafting Science & Technology

Monday, April 8, 2024 - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Pedmall, Other

Make plans to join the Library outside on the PedMall as we use a solar telescope provided to us by the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Department and Sciences Library to view the partial solar eclipse. Eclipse glasses and activities will...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Families 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
Girls Who Code. Register here (QR code pictured). Iowa City Public Library.

Tuesday, April 9, 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

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 5:30pm

Teen Center

Gabriella Snyder is a fellow in the Latham Science Engagement Initiative at the University of Iowa and is hosting a game night based on a board game she developed about evolution. The game is an interactive and immersive board game about human...

Teens 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

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
Producing music using MPC beats

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 6:30pm

Digital Media Lab

Overview: Dive into the world of music production with our beginner-friendly class on MPC Beats. Whether you're a complete novice or a musician looking to expand your digital toolkit, this class will equip you with foundational skills to craft your...

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