Gather for casual conversations in English. The focus of this group is to help English Language Learners gain confidence and fluency in a comfortable and fun setting.
A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat., Nov. 8, 2025, through Sun., Jan. 18, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture.
Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Exploring Art, 18 months - 3’s with an adult partner.
Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services. Visitors may apply for Heartland programs, explore ways to stay active and independent, find low income assistance, and learn about other resources.
Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, movement, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. Storytime Room.
The Farm House Museum, the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University, is now decked for the holidays with the opening of its latest exhibition, Yuletide: Glad Tidings. The exhibition will continue through December 18, 2025.
Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories, songs, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you.
Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.
The annual holiday art sale at the Memorial Union will be held Tues. Dec. 2 through Fri., Dec. 5 in the MU Art Gallery located on the 1st floor. Hours are Tues., 4 - 7 p.m., Wed., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thurs.,11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Fri., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
A Reiman Gardens holiday tradition is back! Visitors of all ages will be enchanted by the RG Express Train from Sat., Nov. 8, 2025, through Sun., Jan. 18, 2026. This detailed garden scale display was created by Applied Imagination, an internationally recognized company whose train displays merge botanical design and architecture.