Exhibits & Galleries in Roland

Songs and Stories

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library

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.

Quad Cities River Bandits at Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:05 PM UTC · Veterans Memorial Stadium

MiLB High-A: Quad Cities River Bandits at Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Teen Tabletop Game Night

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Johnston Public Library

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.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Quad Cities River Bandits

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 12, 6:00 PM UTC · Modern Woodmen Park

MiLB High-A: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park

Teen Board Game Meet-Up

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

Learn more about the expansive world of board games from those who are excited to share their knowledge! Attendees will learn and play a variety of board games together. Snacks will be provided.

0-5 Playtime

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

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.

Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM UTC · Principal Park

MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park

Fiber & Friends - Teen Craft & Chat

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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...

Tween & Teen Graffiti Painting & Collage

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

This month, we’re celebrating Graffiti Art and highlighting the work of legendary graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Join us to create a mixed media painting/ collage. Learn a scrape painting technique for your background, then collage pieces of magazines or newspapers into your painting....

Lansing Lugnuts at Quad Cities River Bandits

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM UTC · Modern Woodmen Park

MiLB High-A: Lansing Lugnuts at Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park

Teen Advisory Board

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

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...

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

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.

Teen Art Cart

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library

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.

Early Out Bricks and Beads

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library

Calling all crafty engineers! Drop-in and get creative with the Library's LEGO collection or make a Perler bead design. This month's design theme is: Spring! For kids in grades 1-5 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending.

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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...

Louisville Bats at Iowa Cubs

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:38 PM UTC · Principal Park

MiLB Triple-A: Louisville Bats at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park

Teen Early Out

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Join us the first early out of each month for a structured activity and snacks. The second early out each month will be for games, coloring, or just hanging out. For students in grades 6 -12. Registration is requested. Please register for a seat for each teen attending.

Afterschool Fun STEM: Animal Tracks Identifier

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

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...

Senior Crafting Social with Pinicon Senior Living

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

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...

Kids Create (gr K-5)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Books and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. Like mysteries and magic. Like dragons and ... more dragons. Each month will feature a different book-inspired art project for elementary kids, grades K-5. Per Library policy: "Children ages seven and under must be accompanied by a responsible.

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Tween Crafts

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Middle grade students are invited to discover a different fun craft project each month. This month create a Faux Terrarium. For students in grades 4-6. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each student attending.

Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Please check in for your allotted time at the Children's Desk closest to the Play Nook and try to arrive 5 minutes early. These sessions will take place in the study room right next to the Children's...

Toddler Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

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)!...

Culinary Class: Cooking Easy Meals

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

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...

Estate Planning 101

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Whether you're planning for yourself or with a loved one, a clear plan protects your family and legacy. Join Vicki Monaco from Life & Legacy Advisors to learn about the life & legacy planning guide and the basics of estate planning. Registration requested but not required to attend.

Cookies and CultureALL

In 2 weeks · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library

Bring your friends and family and join us to listen and learn about world cultures! A different cultural ambassador will present each month. Cookies will be served. This month learn about legends from Oneida with Amanda Cawthorn. All ages welcome. Registration is requested. Please register for a...

Doodlerz Art Studio: Clay Creations

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

This month, our highlighted craft is air dry clay!

Mini & Me Dance Class with Motivate Dance

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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 Get Crafty: A Rainbow You Can Keep!

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:15 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

This month, you can join us to make a rainbow that will stick around! Make your own bright, colorful decoration for your wall using paper plates, paper straws, beads, pipe cleaners, and markers. Celebrate Earth Day with your own rainbow.

Kahoot Trivia: Name That Tune Edition (Now with more kazoos!)

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

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.

Teen Super Sundays

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 10–17

Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will be doing Teen Self Defense. Attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police...

Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity.

Storytime Studio

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

It’s Storytime PLUS. Stories, songs, shakers AND a different play-based art activity each month!

Water Colors and Wood Painting at AR Workshop

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

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.

Music and Movement

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

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)!...

Pajama Storytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 11:15 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library

Put on your PJs and come to the Library for around 25 minutes of interactive bedtime songs, stories, and fun. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

Chair Yoga with Tammy

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

Are you interesting in learning yoga, but have some mobility restrictions or struggle with regular yoga? Consider giving chair yoga a try. Chair yoga uses a chair for seated and some standing positions. This beginner-level class with Tammy Bayer is a great way to learn yoga for those who are new to.

Teen Hangout

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library

Babytime

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime. For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 6:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

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,.

K-5 ASAP: Drama at the Library

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public 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...

Sprayed Edges Book Art

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages 18+

Do you love the look of special edition books and their gorgeous pages? At this program, we’ll learn some simple techniques for creating your own edge artwork! Weather permitting, this event will be held outside. Practice books will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. For adults ages...

Baby Bounce

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

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

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library

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.

Teen Crochet Class

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Marion Public Library

Join us for a creative session where you'll learn the art of crochet. Through partnership with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy (EIAA), teachers will be on hand to walk you through each step, from fundamentals to mastering your own projects in due time. This class is beginner friendly and designed...

Chess Club

In 3 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Indianola Public Library

For kids in 3rd-12th grades Puzzles, game notation challenges, and plenty of game play! For all skill levels.

A-English Conversation Circle

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

This volunteer-led program offers English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way to: --Improve your ability to use English in conversation and pronunciation. --Practice saying words used for job interviews, renting an apartment, using the...

Preschool Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · Ages Up to 5

Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...

Double Booked Evening Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library

Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. This month's title is Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a monthly email with all of our upcoming book club discussion titles, meeting dates, and any book club-related news.