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Mississippi Valley Fair
Carnival Wristband Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Wristbands are $25.00. From 11:00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Tuesday- Special Needs Day-Special Needs free admission until 2p.m. Thursday- Senior & Kids Day-Seniors $5.00 & Kids 12 and under Free until 5p.m. Sunday- Military Day-Free admission for all active and inactive Military with ID. FUNCARDS 2022 Plans for August […]
Find out more »The Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk
The Color Blaze 5k Run/Walk is back and ready to bring color to your life! The Color Blaze 5k will take place on August 06, 2022 beginning at 8 a.m. This event will be full of color and fun, so be prepared to get messy and have the time of your life! Everyone is welcome to attend this event […]
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Stuffed Animal Campout at the Library
Friday, August 5th (drop-off deadline, pick-up on Monday the 8th) For the first week of August, drop your favorite stuffed animal off at the library for a Campout at the Library! The dropoff deadline is August 5th at closing, and on Monday, August 8th you can pick up your stuffy with a scrapbook of their […]
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Scrapbooking (Registration Required)
From beginner to expert, this class will provide advice on how to preserve life's memories. You'll always go home with a finished project: page kits, scrapbooks, die cuts, and/or a variety of options to make your personal pages unique! Learn how to make scrapbooking fun and affordable. For ages 8+ Registration for this event closes […]
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Nature Hike (Registration Required)
Join a Naturalist for an interpretive trail walk through the Marsh. Hikes are offered year-round on the first Saturday of the month and give visitors an opportunity to learn more about the diverse flora and fauna of this unique natural area. Goodwill Donation at checkout is appreciated and goes towards our public education programs. Register for […]
Find out more »National Root Beer Float Day
Celebrate this fun national holiday with a drop-in craft and DIY root beer float at the library!
Find out more »10:00 am
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration (Registration Required)
Have you been tracking each book you read aloud to your little ones as part of the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program? Save the date! Come in to redeem milestone incentives, celebrate progress, and cheer for program graduates as they finish or head into kindergarten! This program is for current, new, and finishing participants of […]
Find out more »Special Population Family Fun Days at the Miracle Field
Special Population Family Fun Days are just what they sound like – time outdoors for play, activities, and community building! Come meet other parents of children with special needs while children play, explore, and engage in FREE activities for all ages and abilities. Snacks are provided but please feel free to bring a sack lunch.
Find out more »Happy Birthday Figge!
Happy Birthday Figge! Celebrate with us at this Free Family Day featuring summer exhibitions and scheduled activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. including art-making, demonstrations, and docent interactions.
Find out more »Paint by Nature (Registration Required)
Enjoy nature in a creative way at this family-friendly program! Join Naturalist Paige on our beautiful prairie to learn about some local Iowa butterflies, then create a fun painting with guided step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided This program costs is $5/canvas (payable by cash or check at the program.) Space is limited and required! Please call to reserve […]
Find out more »10:30 am
Qigong & Sound Bath (Registration Required)
Surround yourself with nature at Nahant Marsh while practicing qigong to connect to your body, mind and environment. Qigong is a gentle exercise. It helps to develop balance, coordination, and flexibility. Through movement and breath work you may find a sense of inner peace. Practice will conclude with a sound bath. Sound baths help to […]
Find out more »2:30 pm
Escape Room (Registration Required)
Everything was going great at Camp Read S’mores until the founders’ top-secret super-s’mores recipe went missing. The suspect is our biggest rival, Camp Snoresmore. Can you follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and retrieve the prize before time runs out? Open to those age 8-18. Please register for only one session using links below If […]
Find out more »3:30 pm
Escape Room (Registration Required)
Everything was going great at Camp Read S’mores until the founders’ top-secret super-s’mores recipe went missing. The suspect is our biggest rival, Camp Snoresmore. Can you follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and retrieve the prize before time runs out? Open to those age 8-18. Please register for only one session using links below If […]
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