Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Looking for a unique hobby to try...
Tweens
Upcoming events
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to play Squishmallow bingo (with prizes!), then create a piece of Squishmallow fan art by painting a mini...
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Mikayla Oz is one of the best magicians in Iowa! She offers unique performances that combine fresh, new magic tricks with amazing sleight of hand techniques, all delivered with her engaging and welcoming personality. In her show you will see thing...
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Mikayla Oz is one of the best magicians in Iowa! She offers unique performances that combine fresh, new magic tricks with amazing sleight of hand techniques, all delivered with her engaging and welcoming personality. In her show you will see thing...
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Do you love Squishmallows, the plush toy that's loved the world over for being super soft, huggable, round, and aodrable? We'll play Squishmallow bingo (with prizes!), then create a piece of custom Squishmallow fan art by painting in mini...
Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 10:30am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join us for a book sale during Iowa City Pride Festival! The Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation is hosting its largest book sale of the year on Saturday, June 15 from 10:30 am-3:00 pm in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library. Shop...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Do you enjoy singing? Come sing...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Dino O'Dell, children's musician and author of Zar and the Broken Spaceship, will be blasting off with a musical dance party. Whether he's counting monsters, fixing spaceships or swimming in peanut butter, Dino's interactive...