*Registration is closed - Ask at Youth Desk about August session* Crochet Club is for kids ages 10 and up to learn the basics of crochet and build skills in a casual, friendly environment. Hook and yarn provided, or bring your own if you'd like. Learn how to make chains, stitches, rows, "in the round", etc. -- working toward a project you can take home after a few weeks! Registering for the Intro registers you for 4 weeks, in order to learn and…
This informal playtime for babies and toddlers invites families to practice sharing, enjoy a song and "just right" story, and play with developmental appropriate toys in the blue activity room. The room is open between 9:45-10:30 and our opening song starts at 10 a.m. Please register for this free program at the youth desk at 641-754-5738, ext. 3 or email Joa at mtownlibrary@yahoo.com with your child(ren)'s name & age. This program is free, and geared for little ones 0-30 months,…
This "come and go" program offers the chance for kids (with a caregiver) to play with giant blocks, Legos, dollhouse, kitchen set, and more in the blue activity room. Free, no pre-registration needed.
Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. and features songs, stories, and fingerplays on a theme. Children of all ages are welcome, with a caregiver. Daycare/preschools groups are asked to pre-register to bring groups of 8 or more children.
Wednesday, Jul. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by the Healthy Teeth Table in the lobby between 10:30-11:30 a.m. and get tips from Anna Randall, dental hygienist. Brush a pair of giant teeth, learn how to keep your teeth & gums healthy, and grab a free toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss, thanks to Marshalltown Family Dentistry (kids of all ages, as supplies last.)
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m from June 6- August 9 Summer lunch will be provided as part of the USDA summer lunch program, coordinated by Marshalltown Food Service. FREE for Youth Ages 1-18 years Caregivers of youth may purchase a lunch for $3.50 Snacks will be available daily to youth ages 1-18 daily (as supplies last)
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m to 12:30 p.m from June 6- August 9 Summer lunch will be provided as part of the USDA summer lunch program, coordinated by Marshalltown Food Service. FREE for Youth Ages 1-18 years Caregivers of youth may purchase a lunch for $3.50 Snacks will be available daily to youth ages 1-18 daily (as supplies last)
Thursday, Jul. 19, 1:00 or 2:00 Tidbits of different kinds of science of including Super Cold, Combustion, Snakes Alive, and Kitchen Science presented by Grout Science Museum. These programs are geared toward school-aged kids, and do not require pre-registration (except for daycamps/daycare groups.) Please call the library for more info at 641-754-5738, ext. 3.
Pokemon League is for fans of the trading card game. Players bring their own cards and "battle" in an informal league setting, facilitated by volunteers. Volunteers may help players learn to play, as time permits. Players do not lose cards if they lose the battle and may earn new cards and badges through participation. Kids must be at least 8 years old to be at the library without being accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Please call the library at 641-754-5738, ext.…
Chess Club is 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month, 1-3 p.m. Beginners welcome, with help learning from our volunteer coordinator from 1-2pm; experienced players may come anytime, 1-3pm. No pre-registration is required for this program; all players need to sign in. Kids, teens, and adults are welcome.
