Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday, March 23, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday, March 23, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Opening Day for Major League Baseball is March 26th, so what better time to learn about Iowa's rich baseball history? Please join us for How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths, the History, the Players presented by John Liepa. Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins, the early history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity.
In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and/or poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces). We supply the box, tiny objects and images, along with some selections of poetry (or you can write your own). All you need is your imagination!
In the middle of the demands of daily life, it's easy to forget about self-care. Join us to explore six simple strategies to help you recharge and stay grounded. You'll choose a few strategies that best fit your life and create a plan to incorporate them into your routine, helping you feel more balanced, energized, and strong every day.
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult.
Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., you can volunteer to help with tasks that support our youth events. Volunteers will help prepare crafts and activities for library programs and assist with various tasks throughout the 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.
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.
Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of bats! Learn about these mysterious and misunderstood creatures—their unique adaptations, vital role in ecosystems, and the myths that surround them. Iowa Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in central Iowa with a mission to provide professional rehabilitation of native wildlife, provide conservation education, and wildlife assistance skills training.
Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans! We will allow for card trading at this program, but we ask that kids come to the class with their cards in a case or box with their name on it. Registration is required. Grades 3-5.