TCR's Spring Break Camp: A Play in a Week(ish!) takes place from March 13-16, 2023! In this Monday through Thursday camp experience, students will write, direct and star in their own mini-play! Using their own imaginations and teamwork, the class will showcase their creative magic at the end of the session with a filmed performance […]

Tweens 9-12 years of age are encouraged to pick from one of two take and make craft projects available in the Children's Department. Supplies are limited.

Enjoy a special storytime for all ages about music. 2023 Miss Linn County will be our guest storyteller.

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.

When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. This “camper’s choice” play session will allow kids to choose how they want to play. […]

Pajamas or not, everyone is welcome to this evening story time that will help wind the family down for the night.

When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. This camp is for the crafty kiddo who likes to work with their hands! Children […]

(11-14 yrs.) Let’s bake a cake! Learn the tricks of the trade as we bake and decorate a fancy layer cake with our own homemade butter cream frosting. Then, sit down and enjoy it with some ice cream. To register call 319-286-5566 or visit www.crrec.org #314739-01 Tu 3/14 9am-12pm $37 (R $30) Ushers Ferry

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.

Join us for a morning discovering the art in nature! We’ll take a short walk and then create our own art inspired by our natural world. What did people use for art supplies long ago? Experiment with creating your own brushes, stamps, mud paint, and charcoal pencils. Be ready to be curious, creative and a […]

Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! Canine vaccinations are required (rabies, parvo and Bordetella). Please bring proof of vaccination on your dogs first visit

Join us after hours in our haunted soda fountain for our Mocktails & Mysteries Book Club! If you have an interest in books, socializing, and ice cream, please feel free to attend! Next meeting: March 14th at 6:00pm Continued discussion of 'Fairy Tale' by Stephen King Featured Mocktail - $5 Pistachio Joe Float just for […]

Ready to dance, drink, and have a rip-roaring good time in the wild world of social dancing? We're here for you and we *support* that decision! We're 5 Seasons Swing and we'll be teaching dance lessons EVERY TUESDAY in January 2023 at the Ideal Theater & Bar. *NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY* *NO PARTNER REQUIRED* 7:00-8:00 - […]

Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Stop by the nature center to meet some of the resident critters! All ages are invited to drop by the learning center to see some of the turtles and snakes that live here. Naturalists will be available to share information about them, answer questions, and even let you touch some of the friendly animals. Free. […]

Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for all participants. Grip Socks can be purchased at the front counter for $3.49 This special rate is valid Wednesday's from 10am to 8pm.

When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. Is your kiddo interested in all things tech? Sign them up for Tech Explorers Camp, […]

Get lost in Wonderland and enjoy a tea party, play a game of crochet, create crafts, play games, and solve riddles with Alice and her topsy-turvy friends. Dress up and enjoy the fun!

Tweens and teens are welcome Looking for a way to get crafty over spring break? Come join Feed Iowa First at the Hiawatha Public Library for a mini-planter painting and potting event. You can decorate your own mini-planter, pot some seeds, and take it home to grow! Registration is required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../spring-break-mini-planter...

Players of all experience levels are invited to join this after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club. Blank and pre-generated character sheets are provided, or bring your own Fifth Edition character. All characters begin at level 1, so as you learn and grow so does your character. Weekly participation not required; stop in any time.

In this hand-on class, students will learn to make ravioli, manicotti and tortellini with instructor, Julie Parisi, former owner of Zaza's Pastas. The class will use fresh pasta dough to make three varieties of filled pasta including ravioli, manicotti, and tortellini with traditional fillings. Everyone will have a chance to try our creations! Students are […]

When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. This camp is perfect for littles who love storytelling, art-making, dramatic play, or just want […]

Get ready to move, dance and wiggle along to the music during these free Zumbini classes at Ladd Library. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Registration required: https://events.crlibrary.org/events

Join us for a hike at Wickiup Hill as we search for signs of spring in the park! Cameras or phones are encouraged as we’ll look for plants and animals to document on our way. Explore the iNaturalist site and other great plant and animal ID apps afterwards in our classroom and share your findings […]

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to emerging readers as they earn a free library book and bookmark. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for a performance at 7 pm. Presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International

Thursday Night Trivia is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events! Join Christopher's Bar Exam & NewBo City Market for two hours of the highest quality trivia! This weekly event will take place every Thursday night from September 8th, 2022 to April 27th, 2023 from 7-9pm. Winners will receive prizes of their choice […]

(9-14 yrs.) Grab your friends and your NERF gear and head out to Ushers Ferry to blow off some steam over spring break! Learn NERF safety and strategy, then break into teams to play ‘Capture the Flag’ and other games to defend your fortress. Bring your own NERF gear, ammo, and eye protection. #314728-01 F […]

If you like digging in the dirt and supporting habitat with native plants, stop by to make seed bombs! We will help you measure and mix clay, compost, native seeds and water to create small seed balls. Take them home to plant in areas you’d like to see more native plants grow and help enhance […]

 ALL DAY 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 on St. Patrick's Day!! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 3/17 with us for ALL DAY 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪!! All Day 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 for $29.99 Sky Socks required $3.99 - Please bring White or Neon T-shirt OR purchase a 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗪 T-shirt $5.99 SEE YOU THERE

When school is out, it’s time to play! Our camps are designed to nurture a love of learning through interactive activities led by skilled museum educators. With a range of themes to choose from, there’s something for every child’s interests. Is your kiddo interested in all things tech? Sign them up for Tech Explorers Camp, […]

Join our Family Game Night every 3rd Friday at 6pm! Distract the younger kids with our indoor playground while you play board games with the bigs! Attend Game Night at Play Cafe for our regular admission price, just $6 per child age 9 months to 6 years. Ages 7 and up are always free! Members […]

Welcome to "The Tie Dye Experience"! This class is a fun and creative way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while learning the art of tie dye. During this class, participants will have the opportunity to create their own unique tie dye creations by using an assortment of vibrant colors to dye a blank t-shirt. Please […]

Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday Night Bingo at NewBo City Market! Winners will receive a prize of their choice throughout the evening. This game is Free to play with no […]

Looking for a spring reset!? Sign up for our Spring Equinox Yoga class. This hour long Spring Equinox yoga practice has been designed to encapsulate the excitement and anticipation that comes with the arrival of spring. All levels welcomed! This approachable practice will leave you feeling energized and will help you create a sense of […]

Losing your coasters all the time? Need a decor refresh? Join us to make a variety of fun coasters to take home! Registration required: https://crlibrary.libnet.info/event/7868397

March Madness has arrived and we are here for it! Join us in Swisher on Saturday, March 18th, as we toast to a month of big plays and the best brackets. We'll have games on the big screen, and food and drink specials from 11:00am-8:00pm. Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, Wood-Fired Pizza, and Tasty Cocktails. Can't […]

Join us for The Science of Sourdough with Chef Mama K of Grandma's Root Cellar and Jennifer Bliss, STEM Consultant for the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Each student will learn how to make a sourdough starter, learn the science behind the sourdough feeding and rising, and will take a starter […]

Join our Teen Night every 3rd Saturday at 7-9pm! Tired of your kids being on their phones all the time? Bring them to The Play Cafe where we'll take care of them for a few hours. They can play games, listen to music, and relax in a safe and fun environment. And don't worry, we […]

Before you give your weekend an Irish Goodbye, throw in one last Slainte! Mimosa Bar . Bloody Mary Bar . Raffles . Prize Wheel

Join NewBo City Market every week for Sunday Swaps! This Sunday we're swapping clothing with Basement Collective! Swaps are a sustainable and cost-effective way to shop for new-to-you items! Each week, Sunday Swaps will have a different theme of swap items. Simply bring your items to display at the Market and do your best bartering […]

Join us for play time and celebration in a controlled environment! Plus a family-friendly St Paddy's Celebration! With games, crafts, dance parties and more! Our play space is designed so mom, parents, and caregivers can sit back and relax and know their little ones are safe and entertained. Our play space is an imaginative play […]

Musicians, join John Lage and his merry band of jammers at the weekly Log Jam!! This jam session is open to all musicians of all skill levels...just get up there and jam! A house drum kit is provided, but please bring your own guitars, basses, harmonicas, bassoons, French horns, didgeridoos, or whatever else it is […]