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Literary Mini Golf

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Third Annual Maker Fest: Making in Space

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library-wide Program at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Family Programs, Maker Room and Technology

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Corridor Games on Demand: Sunday Special Community Game Day

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult
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Pet Story Workshop

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Teen, Adult
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Promoting Peace, Subverting Domesticity: Cookbooks Against War, 1970-2010

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Adult
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Explore ChatGPT & Conversational AI

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Adult
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Collins Concert Band

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult
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Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

maker spaces words over a gear

Third Annual Maker Fest: Making in Space

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library-wide Program at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Family Programs, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Join the library and community partners for the third annual Maker Fest. This year's festival will celebrate space. Families can enjoy a wide range of crafts and activities that feature outer space, the stars, and maker technology. 

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Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

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DIY Laser-Cut Dragons

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Paint and put together your own laser-cut dragon with pieces created using our Maker Spaces laser cutters. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

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Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as the 3D Printer, Cricut, sewing, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software.

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DIY Solitary Bee Hotel

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Make Iowa more friendly to pollinators by creating a solitary bee hotel for pollinators like leafcutter bees, carpenter bees, mason bees, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Button Making

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Commons at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Drop in during the Farmers Market to create buttons from pre-made and DIY designs!