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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk About Loans and Borrowing Money

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us for a workshop on bank loans and how they can work for you. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How to search and Apply for Jobs Online

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

The Internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. This workshop can help! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities. Join us in-person at the library for a fun-filled story time! This program is designed for children ages 2-5.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Skills Training

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities. Without a well-crafted resume, the chances of even having the opportunity to interview for the job is slim, no matter how qualified you may be. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seniors Create

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Tap into your creativity and enjoy the calming benefits of painting! Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint by Numbers session hosted by Emery Place Senior Living. 

Register
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Murder Mystery Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all true crime and murder mystery fans. Put on your detective hat and join other sleuths to solve a mystery at the library.  

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk About Getting Out of Debt

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us in the Opportunity Center with First Interstate Bank for a practical workshop designed to help you take control of your debt and work towards financial freedom. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Job Readiness & English Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you're an adult English language learner or a native English speaker interested in helping others, our Job Readiness & English Conversation Group offers a unique opportunity to practice English while focusing on essen

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How to Impress at your Job Interview

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.

Space Stations with the Iowa Children's Museum

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
School Age

Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Kids will design their own spacecraft, build a moon base, and discover how telescopes like the James Webb capture stunning images of our universe.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Learning Story Time

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Story time for young children with stories, songs, and other interactive activities. Join us in-person at the library for a fun-filled story time! This program is designed for children ages 2-5.
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Skills Training

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Adult

Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your digital confidence and proficiency with the Northstar Computer Literacy Program.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities. Without a well-crafted resume, the chances of even having the opportunity to interview for the job is slim, no matter how qualified you may be. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scrapbooking Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn scrapbooking techniques including photo layout, page design, embellishment, and journaling.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Book Lovers Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Spring book discussion selection:

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Future Forward: Skills for Career Success!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Ready to unlock your full potential and take the next steps in your career?