Educational Opportunities
Homework Help at Johnston Library
Dec 13, 3:30 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
9 years and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
High school volunteers will be available to help students with math, reading, science, English, social studies, and science homework. Kids can also practice academic skills with a volunteer by reading aloud, playing an educational game, or using Learning Express, an online skill-building resource.
Teen Tech Club
Dec 18, 4:15 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
6th grade and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Staff from YouthCode will help students explore a different tech-related project each month. See our website for this month’s activity.
Homework Help at Johnston Library
Dec 20, 3:30 pm
Location
Johnston Public Library
Event For
9 years and up
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
High school volunteers will be available to help students with math, reading, science, English, social studies, and science homework. Kids can also practice academic skills with a volunteer by reading aloud, playing an educational game, or using Learning Express, an online skill-building resource.
Light the Night
Dec 21, 1:00 pm
RSVP By
December 19th
Location
Jester Park Nature Center
Event For
Intended for all ages
Cost
$5
Organization
Polk County Conservation
Contact
Patrice Petersen-Keys
Phone
(515) 323-5359
Celebrate winter’s official arrival and the longest night of the year! We will take a short hike along the Discovery Trail lit with luminaries, enjoy a fire under the stars and share a cup of hot cocoa.
Matinees at the Museum
Dec 28, 1:30 pm
Location
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Event For
Grades k-12
Cost
Free
Organization
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Contact
Jeff Morgan
Email
jeff.morgan@iowa.gov
Phone
(515) 281-5111
Warm up this winter break at the State Historical Museum of Iowa with free films from two Iowa directors and tours of the "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition. The fun begins Dec. 27 with a screening of Big Hero 6 (PG) and continues Dec. 28 with Avengers: Infinity Wars.