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 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

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 - 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

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

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

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