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Film Series for Adults - American Graffiti (1973)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

George Lucas directs this music-packed comedy-drama about teenage life in 1962 California.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

George Lucas directs this music-packed comedy-drama about teenage life in 1962 California.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Madelyn Mayberry Des Moines Art Center Virtual Tour

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an Art Appreciation program focused on Des Moines Art Center Architecture and Modern and Contemporary Artworks.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an Art Appreciation program focused on Des Moines Art Center Architecture and Modern and Contemporary Artworks.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime: Unique Animals

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Science/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children

Enjoy stories and interesting facts about these unique animals that you will have a chance to meet: an axolotl, hedgehog, and frilled gecko, with naturalist Kim White. This program is free and geared toward the storytime crowd; families welcome.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children
Program Type: Science/STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories and interesting facts about these unique animals that you will have a chance to meet: an axolotl, hedgehog, and frilled gecko, with naturalist Kim White. This program is free and geared toward the storytime crowd; families welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Biomimicry Presentation with Naturalist Kim White

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Science/STEM, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn about biomimicry with naturalist Kim White, especially highlighting more information about the animal guests, an axoltl, hedgehog, and frilled gecko. This presentation is geared toward adults (interested teens/tweens welcome).

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science/STEM, Presentation
Event Details:

Learn about biomimicry with naturalist Kim White, especially highlighting more information about the animal guests, an axoltl, hedgehog, and frilled gecko. This presentation is geared toward adults (interested teens/tweens welcome).

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Break Pokémon Club: Extra Time

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Special Spring Break Pokemon Club session, with extra time, extra activities! Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Special Spring Break Pokemon Club session, with extra time, extra activities! Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Library staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Series for Adults - High Noon (1952)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A retiring town marshal is left on his own as he prepares for a high-noon showdown with a gang of vengeful outlaws whose leader he arrested. As the town clock ticks down, even the marshal's new Quaker bride is nowhere to be found.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A retiring town marshal is left on his own as he prepares for a high-noon showdown with a gang of vengeful outlaws whose leader he arrested. As the town clock ticks down, even the marshal's new Quaker bride is nowhere to be found.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval).