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Children compare their feet to this very large footprint of an extinct animal.

Andrea Metzler, owner of Art Terrarium, brought a little color to a cold January winter. A full house learned tips for keeping houseplants alive, healthy and thriving.

Library staff member, Kinney Carnahan, helps children make gingerbread houses out of graham crackers at the House of Sweets party held after school. The Library provided the graham crackers and frosting, and children were encouraged to bring their…

Groups of teenagers work on a craft during the Harry Potter House Challenge.

John Rapson, was inspired by New Yorker article, "Citizen Khan" by Kathryn Schulz. The story tells of Zarif Khan, who as a teenager left his home near the Khyber Pass in Afghanistan and eventually settled in the Wyoming town of Sheldon in 1907. Khan…

University of Iowa Music Professor John Rapson gives a presentation that tells the story of Zarif Khan using video clips from the 2016 performance of Hot Tamale Louie.

A painted rock that reads "HOPE" is found in a tree during Yoga on the Green.

Pictured (left to right): Delene McConnahan, Program Manager for the Hoover Association; Youth Services Librarian Kinney Carnahan; Library Director Willona Goers; Mark Gee, Mariah Becker award recipient; and Jerry Meis, Trustee of the Hoover…

Children play learning games and receive one-on-one assistance with homework from high school volunteers during Homework Club.

Children have a chance to meet police, fire fighters, and soldiers, as well as check out their cool vehicles during the Hometown Heroes program.