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Music with Malcolm Wells

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us for a first-rate program of music from Malcolm Wells. Known for the clever analogies in his songs and his musical talent on the harmonica, his debut release, “Hollerin’ Out Loud” features Wells with a band of top-notch veterans of the ...

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Presents Tina Haase Findlay and Rob Lumbard

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome vocalist extraordinaire Tina Haase Findlay and Iowa blues legend & guitarist Rob Lumbard for an great afternoon of jazz & blues. Tina is a 30-year veteran of the Iowa and regional music scene.  From t...

Musical performance from folk duo Hungrytown

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
We are very excited to welcome back internationally known folk duo Hungrytown for a performance! Rebecca and Ken perform a range of original tunes, classic folk songs and share fun stories, as well. Hungrytown’s music has received extensive radio air...

Music with Guitarist Bob Pace

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us for a fabulous afternoon of music from guitarist Bob Pace. Bob proudly led the Tuesday night house band at the legendary Blues on Grand for almost 20 years and has won the Iowa Blues Challenge solo/duo competition. Known for his musica...

Magician Mikayla Oz

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
Mikayla Oz got her start at in magic when she was 4 years old after seeing a magic show at the local library. This magic show sparked a hobby that she turned into a career, and now Mikayla performs at a numerous libraries all over the United States.&...

Matt Woods (IA Blues)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome local musician Matt Woods for an afternoon of music. As a seasoned performer of many local, regional and national venues, Matt has developed his own unique style while staying true to his love of traditional Ameri...

Dance with Tippi Toes

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along ...

Owls of Iowa with Polk County Conservation

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
Meet Jester Park’s newest education ambassador Luna the Great Horned Owl. Learn about Iowa owls and their special adaptations that allow them to function and survive. For ages 3-12, registration required. ...

Explore Robotics and FIRST Competitions

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
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We Shall Be Monsters

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program, Performer
Event Details:
The daughter of 18th-century radicals, Mary Shelley was disowned by her family and ostracized by 19th-century society when she ran off with a married man at the age of 16.  Despite continued criticism of her morals, her husband’s philandering, a...