September 2024
STEM in Action with Dasia Taylor
Get ready to dive into a world of squishy, gooey, and totally awesome experiments with the new NERD STEM Kit! Join Dasia, 2023's Iowa Woman of the Year, as you create your very own "liquid worms" that wiggle and jiggle and mold magical water charms. It’s like having a mad scientist lab right in the library! Each experiment is a new adventure where you’ll mix, mold, and play your way through crazy cool creations. This program is open to kids…
Find out more »October 2024
Teen Lit Crate: Halloween
Looking for your next great read? Teen Lit Crate is a free bimonthly library book subscription service for teens 6th-12th grade! Fill out a simple survey about your reading interests. Each box contains 2-3 library books personally selected for you, snacks, candy, and more. Space is limited; sign up.
Find out more »JUMPS for JOI Club
Want to give back to your community? Want to make new friends and earn volunteer hours? Join an enthusiastic group of young people who complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us! Potential members can join at any point in the year.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Reading with Korra
Sign up to read with Korra, a therapy dog. Don’t forget to fill out the guardian permission form as well.
Find out more »JUMPS for JOI Club
Want to give back to your community? Want to make new friends and earn volunteer hours? Join an enthusiastic group of young people who complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us! Potential members can join at any point in the year.
Find out more »Spooky Papercrafts
Come create spooky origami with Emily Mallory. You'll make 2-3 creations during the program and you'll know how to make more at home! All supplies are provided. Suggested ages are 4th-6th grade, younger kids need an adult with them.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Kids Campaign
Get ready for our Kids Vote Event! Campaign for your favorite candidate - whether it's Bluey or Taylor Swift - by making signs to show your support. You can also register to vote in the November 2nd Kids Vote Event!
Find out more »November 2024
Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
Find out more »Youth Impact Initiative: Basic Skills Series
The Youth Impact initiative is back this year! The program aims to give teens and tweens (6th-12th grade) critical tools and information to be engaged, contributing members of our community. Participants will graduate from the program with a binder full of information and a wealth of life skills. It’s a seven-week program meeting on Sundays 2-4 PM. Registration required.
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