Family Learning Connections
Kid Connect at Ely Public Library
Kid Connect at Ely Public Library
Date/Time: 9:00-10:30 AM, Saturdays 1/13 – 3/2
Location: Ely Public Library 1595 Downs St, Ely IA
https://www.hacap.org/flc?fbclid=IwAR3D2hlETQQ-ZdrukrOfEcDZMYgZmMVMsTrGGnr0JGwGlIOCfOQXZSWMa5E
Playgroup series designed for families with young children. No cost but registration is required
Saturdays, January 13th-March 2nd
9:00am-10:30am
Parent Groups
The family learning groups are free to any family with young children 0-5 years in Linn County. We use a variety of formats and activities to teach about many topics, including understanding child development, communicating with your children and encouraging positive parent-child relationships. Parents/caregivers and children meet in a small-group setting with our expert facilitators at family-friendly locations throughout Linn County. Family learning sessions are completely free and include a family meal or snack, childcare and program materials. In addition, transportation assistance and interpretation services are available upon request.
Thursday, March 14: 10:00am – 10:30am
Downtown Library – Children’s Program Room
AGE GROUP: SCHOOL AGE PRESCHOOL BABIES AND TODDLERS
EVENT TYPE: EARLY LEARNING, BOOKS AND READING
Children and caregivers are invited to a story time that is designed for attendees with multi-sensory needs including low lights, reduced sounds, and opportunities for social interaction and play.
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Spanish Bilingual Storytime
Monday, March 11th
10:30am-11am
Storytime Room
Iowa City Public Library
Join us on Mondays during the school year for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! Every week, there will be a fun theme with plenty of repetition from previous weeks in order to enhance language learning. Get ready for a lot of movement with singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us.
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¡Ven a la biblioteca los lunes durante el año escolar para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Cada semana, va a ver un tema divertido con muchas repeticiones de las semanas anteriores para practicar los lenguajes. Prepárate para mucho movimiento con cantos, bailes, instrumentos, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés. Los niños de todas las edades y sus cuidadores están invitados al programa.
Si necesita adaptaciones relacionadas con la discapacidad para participar en este evento, por favor avísale a la biblioteca.
https://www.icpl.org/events/50294/spanish-bilingual-storytime
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Friday, March 1st
10:30am-11am
Storytime Room
Iowa City Public Library
Join us every Friday for a special Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Children’s Librarian Fang! Together we will enjoy songs, rhymes, stories and fun crafts in Chinese and English. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us.
请参加每周五上午的中英双语故事会！我们将一起阅读中英文绘本，分享儿歌，童谣和趣味手工。欢迎各年龄段的小朋友们和看护者加入我们。
https://www.icpl.org/events/50253/chinese-bilingual-storytime
Women of the Civil Rights Movement Scavenger Hunt
February 20-24
Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
https://www.dmpl.org/event/women-civil-rights-movement-scavenger-hunt-80919
Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt
February 12-17
South Side Library
1111 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
Explore Visual Black History
February 4-17
Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
https://www.dmpl.org/event/explore-visual-black-history-55329
Women’s History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30
South Side Library
1111 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
https://www.dmpl.org/event/womens-history-month-scavenger-hunt-80872
Bubbles & Bottles Baby Shower for New and Expecting Moms
Jan 21st at 6:30pm
10465 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA
Maternity Clothing Release, Pre-Natal/Postpartum Specialist, Lactation Consultants, Baby Wrap Fittings, Fitness Experts, Event Planners, Newborn/ Maternity Photographers, Prizes, Food and More!
