Totally Tweens

Special programs aimed at independent learners in 3rd-6th grade. Leave parents and younger siblings at the door, and do your own thing. Learn new skills, make new friends and have fun at the library.

Upcoming events

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

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

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

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

You've heard of BINGO, but have you heard of BINGLOW?! That's glow-in-the-dark BINGO! We'll also do some neon coloring and a glow stick dance party and games.

Tweens Arts & Crafting Gaming & Pop Culture

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

Thursday, May 16, 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

Thursday, May 23, 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! Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters...

Tweens Book Discussion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...

Tweens Science & Technology

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...

Tweens Science & Technology

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 4:00pm

Storytime Room

Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...

Tweens Science & Technology