Learn something new in Larchwood, IA. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...
MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday.
MiLB High-A: Cedar Rapids Kernels at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park
The Tournament of Champions started in 2007 in Burlington, IA. with designs to be a highly competitive high school girls’ soccer event. We started with 10 teams and had some of the best t
A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month kids will explore forensics and experiment with capturing their fingerprints. For kids in grades K-5. Registration is required. Any packs...
A fun project with a different activity to pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month students will explore their own set of fossils. For students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required. Any packs that are unclaimed.
A fun take-home project available for pick up the first week of each month. Packs come with most of the needed supplies to complete the activity. This month participants will make fairy lanterns. For adults ages 18+ only. Please see our events calendar or elementary and teen maker...
Shake off those Winter Blues by painting a beautiful beach sunset! Our youth assistant Carisa will walk you through the steps to create your own beachy scenic landscape. You will learn tips and tricks to make a sunset, palm trees, and an ocean. You’ll even get to incorporate your own creative...
MiLB High-A: Lansing Lugnuts at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park
Drop-in and bring a craft you are working on and join fellow crafters to work on projects and get tips from other creative people. All crafts are welcome, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and so on. This program is in partnership with Central Iowa Fiber Arts...
Price: $550.00 /team Location: TBK Bank Sports Complex Ages: 10U-17U Gender: Girls Games Guaranteed: 4 Coverage: Prep Girls Hoops is the most comprehensive and trusted media outlet in the cou
MiLB Triple-A: Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Drop in if you are feeling creative! The Art Cart will be located in the teen room. Bring your sketchbook; supplies are provided. For grades 6-12 only.
Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
Drop in for light refreshments and meet The Artists Hoyt (Evan + Summer Hoyt) and Stephanie Swilley, and check out their joint exhibit in the Art Gallery from April 12 - May 30.
Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, bath bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost. This program is hosted in partnership with Bickford Senior Living. About..
Motivate Dance will stop by to offer a free demo class of their Mini & Me session! This dance class is geared towards ages 1-3 but all ages are welcome! No registration required.
MiLB Triple-A: Louisville Bats at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Edible Landscaping for everyone, everywhere! Learn from Master Gardeners about edible landscaping, and unusual edible plants. We will help you create a small scale garden perfect for a patio or balcony. Plants and soil provided, please bring your own container! For best results, a 6-10 inch...
Children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers are invited to drop in the front program rooms and play with a variety of the library’s toys to build social and early literacy skills. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
Come chat with a Heritage Care Team member during open office hours. These office hours are geared towards individuals age 60+ and adults with disabilities to talk about caregiving and services such as meals, transportation, chores, and more. About Heritage Area Agency on Aging For more than 50...
Test your knowledge of random trivia and music in this fast-paced Kahoot challenge—a fun online quiz you play on your device. No device? No problem! The library will have devices available. Will there be kazoos? YES! Registration appreciated. For kids in 6th grade and up.
Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment. (Click here for more details and check out the metro schedule.) What are some of the things you can expect at this Sensory Spaces event? The library will have..
Do you enjoy social games but need a group to play with? Join us for a night of board games! Bring a friend or come solo. For adults ages 18+. Registration is requested.
K-5 kids are invited to participate in fun and educational programming, brought to you by the After School Arts Program. ASAP Teaching Artists lead studio classes in all arts disciplines: literary arts like poetry and storytelling, 2D and 3D visual art, drama, music, dance, culinary art, and more...
Author Dawn Schneider shares her uplifting perspective on parenting a child with special needs. Drawing from her book The Best Thing, she reflects on how shifting what we focus on—what we see now and where we hope to go—can transform challenges into sources of joy, purpose, and deep connection....
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who.
The Anatomy Ambassadors are visiting the library, and they’re bringing real human organs that you can see up close. Some can even be touched! The Ambassadors are medical students from Des Moines University who will answer your questions and tell you about the cool things that our organs can do!...
Join us for a family night with Legos. You can accept Kelsey’s challenge or build whatever you want!
Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.
No time to attend an evening or weekend program? Try our Snacks & Facts series. We’ll have a speaker the first Friday of each month (except December and July). Come ready to learn, and we’ll provide the snacks! Stick around afterward for Waukee Parks & Recreation’s bingo at 1 PM for $1 per play. ...
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Decorate deliciously! Practice simple frosting techniques and get creative with donut design. Please note, allergens may be present. For adults ages 18+ Registration is required.
School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon! Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more. 1:00 pm — No School Nostalgia: Movie & Craft Be a kid again! Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and create Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins,.
Explore a variety of hands-on STEAM activities. This month, we'll explore projects that have to do with music and sound. For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for each child attending.
The Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will cover Distribution of Estate, Wills and TrustsSpecific Estate Planning StrategiesThe Purpose of Estate PlanningWhat is Probate and why should you avoid itWhat is Long Term Care, and Will You Need It?Understanding Your OptionsHow Much Will It Cost?What.