Hometown Heritage @ The Carnegie Library Museum
Hometown Heritage @ The Carnegie Library Museum is a public branch library in Perry, IA. Open 1,818 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 5,544 square feet.
Exhibits & Galleries in Slater, IA
Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Slater, IA. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Teen Advisory Board
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...
On Exhibit: Waukee Elementary Photography Club Student Exhibit
The Waukee Elementary Photography Club includes students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade who have a passion for capturing moments special to them as well as in the community. We are proud to present a showcase of student photography celebrating our community along with their interests. Our students...
On Exhibit: Through the Eyes of ADHD
Art Through the Eyes of ADHD is a collection of mixed media works, a majority of them pen and ink, that draw from the chaos in the minds of those with ADHD, especially those diagnosed later in life who learned to cope on their own. The pieces are steeped with patterns and intricate designs that are.
On Exhibit: Still Lifes
Marybeth Heikes' still lifes express the visual excitement of the fluid medium, watercolor. My goal is to create an interesting and pleasing painting by combining patterns, shapes, saturated colors and values in a strong design. The end result is a personal statement that is...
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
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.
Songs and Stories
Enjoy 25 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and rhymes featuring props and opportunities for movement. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels
MiLB High-A: West Michigan Whitecaps at Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat
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...
Lansing Lugnuts at Quad Cities River Bandits
MiLB High-A: Lansing Lugnuts at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park
Teen Smash Bros. Tournament
Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
Prep Girls Hoop: 2026 River City Run
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
Louisville Bats at Iowa Cubs
MiLB Triple-A: Louisville Bats at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...
Teen Tabletop Game Night
Game night just got better -- are you in? Each month, we’ll feature new tabletop games (think Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.) and show you how to play. Open to 6th grade and up. Registration is appreciated for planning purposes, and you’ll receive reminder emails about.
Art Gallery Reception: The Artists Hoyt & Stephanie Swilley
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.
0-5 Playtime
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.
Teen Art Cart
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.
Mini & Me Dance Class with Motivate Dance
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.
Afterschool Fun STEM: Animal Tracks Identifier
Have you ever seen animal tracks on the ground and wondered which animal made them? This month, join us to make and decorate a handy-dandy, hand-held guide to help you figure it out! We’ll also post some example tracks around the youth area, and you can go on a mini scavenger hunt to find and...
Friends of the Library Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Indianola Public Library Board leadership.
Senior Crafting Social with Pinicon Senior Living
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, both bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost. This program is hosted in partnership with Pinicon Senior Living. About...
Board Game Night
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.
Kahoot Trivia: Name That Tune Edition (Now with more kazoos!)
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.
K-5 ASAP: Drama at the Library
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...
Sensory Spaces
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..
Anatomy Ambassadors
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!...
After-School Bingo (gr 3-5)
Come and play Bingo after school! Prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners! For grade 3-5 only.
Elementary Maker Packs
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...
Heritage Area Agency on Aging Open Office Hours
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...
Water Colors and Wood Painting at AR Workshop
Learn how to use water colors and create wood paintings with AR Workshop! This event is for tweens and teens, grades 5-12. Registration required.
The Best Thing: Finding Joy and Purpose in Parenting a Child with Special Needs
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....
Teen Maker 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.
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
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,.
Peruvian Culture and History with the AHS Spanish Club
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Peruvian history and culture? Or try new foods? Join us during Hawk Time as we listen to a presentation from a local Peruvian, as he talks about Peruvian history and culture from his own lived experiences. We will have a traditional Peruvian dish to try from.
Snacks & Facts: The New Golden Age of Space Exploration
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. ...
Music and Movement
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)!...
Anime Club: School's Out Special Ramen Day
Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.
WIN Wednesdays at Prairie Ridge
Sign up for WIN in Mrs. Mertz classroom to make a fun craft related to the Titanic, enjoy a snack, and talk about your favorite books!
Adult DIY: Swedish Death Cleaning 101
Swedish death cleaning is the thoughtful and effective method of organizing and decluttering, made popular by Margareta Magnusson's best-selling book and television series, "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning." Although the process is often done to lessen the burden of your loved ones after...
Jackbox Games
Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller. You’ll need a phone, tablet, or other device to join in, but...
Teen Early Out
Join the Library and Waukee Parks and Recreation staff for fun outdoor crafts, games, and snacks at the 11Fifty on Olson Apartments from 1:30-3:30 PM. 1150 SE Olson Drive, Waukee, IA 50263. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is not required.
Ankeny Genealogy Chapter
Monthly meeting for the Ankeny Genealogy Chapter. Come prepared to share what you have discovered about your family tree at this participatory meeting!
Culinary Class: Cooking Easy Meals
Join the library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance to learn how to make easy, affordable meals with low-cost ingredients. Attendees will learn how to make various dishes, sample the results, and take home a meal kit with all necessary ingredients to make the meal. Meal kits serve 4 - 5...
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