Events at the Library
Wednesday, December 7th
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 7th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Thursday, December 8th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Dec. 8th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, December 11th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Dec. 11th All Day
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, December 13th
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Boxcar Drive-In
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Tue., Dec. 13th 10:30am - 11:00am
Come join us and build a car out of a box with your child. Supplies to decorate your "car" will be provided. A very limited supply of boxes will be available to choose from. Please bring your own box if possible! So drive on over to the library to enjoy snacks and a short film. For ages 2-5 years old, younger and older siblings welcome, with an adult. A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Animal Rescue Friends Book Club
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 13th 4:15pm - 5:00pm
JPL's Animal Rescue Friends Book Club is for 3rd-5th graders who love all critters! Each participant will receive a copy of the graphic novel "Animal Rescue Friends". Participants will be required to read an assigned story from this graphic novel each month and meet to discuss (approximately 25-30 pages). Along with our discussion, we will meet with an animal friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's TheraPets program and do corresponding crafts/activities. A snack and juice will be provided. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library during this program. *Registration is required *Grades 3-5
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 14th
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 14th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Sunday, December 18th
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Dec. 18th All Day
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, December 20th
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Story Time With Heart The Rabbit
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 20th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for this bunny-themed story time! Following the story, participants will get to pet a real rabbit named Heart! A take home craft will be available. Geared towards ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! Heart is a certified therapy pet through the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's TheraPets program. A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 20th 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart. You can bring up to 3 children total to read with Heart during your times slot (e.g. siblings). Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes).
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 20th 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart. You can bring up to 3 children total to read with Heart during your times slot (e.g. siblings). Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes).
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 20th 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart. You can bring up to 3 children total to read with Heart during your times slot (e.g. siblings). Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes).
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 21st
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 21st 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Tuesday, December 27th
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Block Party!
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 27th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. A terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
Monday, January 2nd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 2nd 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 2nd 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, January 3rd
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Play-Doh Power!
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 3rd 10:30am - 11:30am
A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Pb&j Club (Picture Book & Juice Club)
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 3rd 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids in grades K-2 can join us each month to enjoy a snack with juice and a picture book read aloud with corresponding activities and crafts! For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library during this program. *Registration is required for each individual month. Registration begins December 20. Please call the library or stop by the Youth Services Desk to register.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, January 4th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 4th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 4th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Thursday, January 5th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Jan. 5th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, January 8th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Jan. 8th All Day
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, January 9th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 9th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 9th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, January 10th
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Magnet Play!
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 10th 10:30am - 11:30am
Explore the power of magnets through hands-on play. A variety of Magnet activities will be provided during this open play program. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Animal Rescue Friends Book Club
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 10th 4:15pm - 5:00pm
JPL's Animal Rescue Friends Book Club is for 3rd-5th graders who love all critters! Each participant will receive a copy of the graphic novel "Animal Rescue Friends". Participants will be required to read an assigned story from this graphic novel each month and meet to discuss (approximately 25-30 pages). Along with our discussion, we will meet with an animal friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's TheraPets program and do corresponding crafts/activities. A snack and juice will be provided. *Registration is required and begins December 27. Please call the library or stop by the Youth Services Desk to register.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, January 11th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 11th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 11th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Thursday, January 12th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Jan. 12th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, January 15th
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Board In The Library
Story Time Room Sun., Jan. 15th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the third Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!
Category: Kids
Tuesday, January 17th
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Tape Town
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 17th 10:30am - 11:30am
An interactive cityscape, connected with a network of masking tape roads, allows children to visit different parts of Tape Town with toy vehicles. A car wash and a grocery store will be just a few of the stops around town. Kids will strengthen motor skills, make connections and have lots of fun exploring Tape Town! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. A Terrific Tuesday program.
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 17th 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart.
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 17th 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart.
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 17th 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Registration is required. Please only sign up for 1 time slot each month so that other children have the opportunity to read with Heart.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, January 18th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 18th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 18th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Thursday, January 19th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Jan. 19th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Sunday, January 22nd
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Jan. 22nd All Day
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Category: Kids
Monday, January 23rd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 23rd 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 23rd 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, January 24th
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Block Party!
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 24th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. A Terrific Tuesday program.
Category: Kids
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Curious Kids
Story Time Room Tue., Jan. 24th 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Investigate and create using a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math themes. Face a new challenge each session. For children going into grades 3-5. Registration required. Registration begins January 10.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, January 25th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 25th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Jan. 25th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
Category: Kids
Thursday, January 26th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Jan. 26th 11:00am - 11:30am
Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
Category: Kids
Monday, January 30th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 30th 9:30am - 10:00am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Jan. 30th 10:00am - 10:30am
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
Category: Kids