Tweens are invited to a monthly book club to listen to a graphic novel read-aloud. We'll enjoy a 30-minute excerpt of a different book each month, and then do an activity based on the book. Plus, cookies will be served! For our January meeting...
Totally Tweens
Special programs aimed at independent learners in 3rd-6th grade. Leave parents and younger siblings at the door, and do your own thing. Learn new skills, make new friends and have fun at the library. Upcoming events
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us to make custom wands, slime potions, buttons, and magnets celebrating the wizarding world of Harry Potter! 和我们一起庆祝哈利·波特的魔法世界，制作特别的魔杖、纽扣，磁铁等手工。
Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Did you know Iowa was the first state in the nation to legally desegregate its public schools? It was all because of Susie Clark, a 13-year-old Black student in Muscatine, Iowa. When she was denied entry to the school closest to her home, her family...
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Join other tweens for some friendly Mario Kart competition on the big screen! For those who prefer low-tech gaming, we'll have some rousing rounds of UNO and other simple card games as well. 与其他青少年一起在大屏幕上玩友谊马里奥赛车比赛！
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Don't just learn science - DO science with the UI Science Booster Club! This event is for 3rd-6th graders. 与UI科学促进会一起动手进行科学实践， 面向3-6年级同学。
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Tweens are invited to a monthly book club to listen to a graphic novel read-aloud. We'll enjoy a 30-minute excerpt of a different book each month, and then do an activity based on the book. Plus, cookies will be served! For our February...
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
In honor of Women's History Month, join us to learn about a trailblazing figure in women's athletics - Junko Tabei, Japanese alpinist and mountaineer. In 1975, Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world...
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Join other tweens for some friendly Mario Kart competition on the big screen! For those who prefer low-tech gaming, we'll have some rousing rounds of UNO and other simple card games as well. 与其他青少年一起在大屏幕上玩友谊马里奥赛车比赛！
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Don't just learn science - DO science with the UI Science Booster Club! This event is for 3rd-6th graders. 与UI科学促进会一起动手进行科学实践， 面向3-6年级同学。
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 4:00pm
Digital Media Lab
This month, we'll meet in the Digital Media Lab, where you'll be able to create your own 3x3 vinyl sticker on our Cricut. The Cricut software offers thousands of designs to choose from, or upload a silhouette or text-based image of your...