Events at the Library
Wednesday, August 31st
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Aug. 31st 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, September 4th
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Board In The Library
Story Time Room Sun., Sep. 4th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!
Category: Kids
Tuesday, September 6th
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Block Party!
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 6th 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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Pb&j Club (Picture Book & Juice Club)
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 6th 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. *Grades K-2
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 7th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 7th 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., Sep. 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, September 8th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 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, September 11th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 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
Monday, September 12th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 12th 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., Sep. 12th 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, September 13th
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Tape Town
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 13th 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.
Category: Kids
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Animal Rescue Friends Book Club
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 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, September 14th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 14th 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., Sep. 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
Thursday, September 15th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 15th 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, September 18th
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Create A Craft
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 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
Monday, September 19th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 19th 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., Sep. 19th 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, September 20th
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Story Time With Ruby The Reading Red Panda
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 20th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join the Blank Park Zoo and Ruby the plush red panda for a very special story time. This program is geared towards kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers, but all ages welcome! A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 20th 4:15pm - 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! 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, September 21st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 21st 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., Sep. 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
Thursday, September 22nd
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 22nd 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, September 25th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Sep. 25th 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, September 26th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Sep. 26th 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., Sep. 26th 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, September 27th
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Parachute Story Time
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 27th 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for parachute games/songs, a story, and a craft! For ages 2-5. A Terrific Tuesday Program.
Category: Kids
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Curious Kids
Story Time Room Tue., Sep. 27th 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.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, September 28th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Sep. 28th 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., Sep. 28th 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, September 29th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Sep. 29th 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, October 2nd
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Board In The Library
Story Time Room Sun., Oct. 2nd 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!
Category: Kids
Monday, October 3rd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 3rd 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., Oct. 3rd 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, October 4th
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Pb&j Club (Picture Book & Juice Club)
Story Time Room Tue., Oct. 4th 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. *Grades K-2
Category: Kids
Wednesday, October 5th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 5th 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., Oct. 5th 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, October 6th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Oct. 6th 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, October 9th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 9th 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, October 10th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 10th 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., Oct. 10th 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, October 11th
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Animal Rescue Friends Book Club
Story Time Room Tue., Oct. 11th 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, October 12th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 12th 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., Oct. 12th 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, October 13th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Oct. 13th 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, October 17th
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Story Time To-Go Activity Kits
Youth Services Area Mon., Oct. 17th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. *Kits will be available while supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, October 18th
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[CANCELLED] Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Oct. 18th 4:15pm - 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! 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, October 19th
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[CANCELLED] Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 19th 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, October 20th
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Baby Busy Bags
Youth Services Area Thu., Oct. 20th 11:00am - 12:00pm
Busy bags are filled with baby safe activities that work on gross and fine motor skills, sorting, stacking, and encourages exploration! Perfect for babies 6 months-18 months old. While supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Sunday, October 23rd
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Oct. 23rd 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, October 24th
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Story Time To-Go Activity Kits
Youth Services Area Mon., Oct. 24th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. *Kits will be available while supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Tuesday, October 25th
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Curious Kids
Story Time Room Tue., Oct. 25th 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.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, October 26th
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Oct. 26th 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, October 27th
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Baby Busy Bags
Youth Services Area Thu., Oct. 27th 11:00am - 12:00pm
Busy bags are filled with baby safe activities that work on gross and fine motor skills, sorting, stacking, and encourages exploration! Perfect for babies 6 months-18 months old. While supplies lasts.
Category: Kids
Monday, October 31st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Oct. 31st 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., Oct. 31st 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, November 1st
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Story Time With The Iowa Library For The Blind
Story Time Room Tue., Nov. 1st 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy a story and activities led by a Youth Librarian from the Iowa Library for the Blind, learn about braille, and receive a personalized bookmark with your kiddo's name in braille! *Special note to parents: This storytime will help your child gain a better understanding of how similar each one of us can be, even if we do things a little differently from one another.
Category: Kids
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Pb&j Club (Picture Book & Juice Club)
Story Time Room Tue., Nov. 1st 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. *Grades K-2
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 2nd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 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
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 2nd 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, November 3rd
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Nov. 3rd 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, November 6th
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Board In The Library
Story Time Room Sun., Nov. 6th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!
Category: Kids
Monday, November 7th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 7th 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., Nov. 7th 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, November 8th
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Animal Rescue Friends Book Club
Story Time Room Tue., Nov. 8th 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, November 9th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 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
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 9th 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, November 10th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Nov. 10th 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, November 13th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 13th 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, November 14th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 14th 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., Nov. 14th 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, November 15th
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Nov. 15th 4:15pm - 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! 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, November 16th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 16th 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., Nov. 16th 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, November 17th
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Nov. 17th 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, November 21st
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 21st 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., Nov. 21st 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, November 22nd
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Curious Kids
Story Time Room Tue., Nov. 22nd 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.
Category: Kids
Wednesday, November 23rd
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 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
Sunday, November 27th
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Can You Find It?
Youth Services Area Sun., Nov. 27th 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, November 28th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Nov. 28th 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., Nov. 28th 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
Wednesday, November 30th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 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
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Arts & Snacks
Story Time Room Wed., Nov. 30th 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 1st
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Bouncing Babies
Story Time Room Thu., Dec. 1st 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 4th
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Board In The Library
Story Time Room Sun., Dec. 4th 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the Youth Services Area on the first Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!
Category: Kids
Monday, December 5th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Mon., Dec. 5th 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., Dec. 5th 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, December 6th
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Pb&j Club (Picture Book & Juice Club)
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 6th 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. *Grades K-2
Category: Kids
Wednesday, December 7th
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Story Time Together
Story Time Room Wed., Dec. 7th 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., 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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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
Tuesday, December 20th
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Read With Heart
Story Time Room Tue., Dec. 20th 4:15pm - 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! 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