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WDM Writer's Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...

LGBTQ 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you unsure about what LGBTQ stands for? Would you like to learn about how to best support people in our community? We are excited to welcome OneIowa to our Library for a training presentation on LGBTQ 101. Come and learn about the definit...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

Chalk the Walk

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Come on out and help us decorate the sidewalk around the library! We'll use sidewalk chalk to create fun art that everyone can enjoy as they walk the trail around the pond. For all ages, no registration. ...

Babies on the Move- Treasure Basket Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a special playtime using treasure baskets. Treasure baskets are containers with everyday household and nature items for babies to explore. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult gro...

Fun Run: Costume Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:
Break out your dress up clothes and join us for a silly and fun run/walk around the pond--the sillier the better! Parents, if your runners are young, please plan to run with them through the course. For ages 3-12. Registration required. ...

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

Summer Survivor

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.   ** Since this will be an outdoor event, and it will be HOT, please remember to brin...

Summer Survivor

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.   ** Since this will be an outdoor event, and it will be HOT, please remember to brin...

Babies on the Move- Playtime!

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required. ...

Teen Tie-Dye Event (Outside)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft, Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Meet in the teen center for a fun tie-dye event. Once everyone is here, we'll go outside as a group to work on a tie-dye bandana and eat popsicles. Since we'll be outside, please bring sunscreen and a water bottle. ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

Egg Drop

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Build an enclosure for Humpty Dumpty and see if you can keep him from breaking! Construction begins at 1:30PM and we will move outdoors to test our creations starting at 2:00PM. For ages 5-12. Registration required. Note: The library has a photogr...

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Think you know your Harry Potter?  Test your knowledge with others during our Harry Potter Trivia Night! This multi-age program is great for family or friend teams who love Harry Potter. Program is for ages 8 through Adults.  Registratio...

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:
We invite all witches, wizards, and muggles to dress up in their favorite HP costumes and celebrate the Boy Who Lived! This year's party will feature Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. For ages 7-12. Registration required. ...

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:
We invite all witches, wizards, and muggles to dress up in their favorite HP costumes and celebrate the Boy Who Lived! This year's party will feature Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. For ages 7-12. Registration required. ...

Babies on the Move- Water Play!

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor playtime with water. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult group will be provided materials to use. Please bring a blanket or towel. We will meet on the south sid...

Interactive Harry Potter for Teens

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us for a special showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, where teens will get a bag of goodies to interact with throughout the movie. Popcorn also provided. Watch out for trolls and you-know-who... ...

Harry Potter Bingo for Books

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Come and play the classic game (with a Harry Potter twist!) and win a book to take home and keep!. For ages 7-12. Registration required. ...

Babies on the Move- Playtime!

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required. ...

Toddler Prom

9:30am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 2-5. Registration required. Join us for a summer toddler dance party!  Wear your favorite outfit for a "grand march" around the first floor of the library, dancing, and fun games.  ...

Toddler Prom

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 2-5. Registration required. Join us for a summer toddler dance party!  Wear your favorite outfit for a "grand march" around the first floor of the library, dancing, and fun games.  ...