Library Programs

At the Barlow Library we offer programs for families, adults and youth patrons. Check our calendar or the drop down tabs to see what programs are currently available.  Listed below are some of the programs featured at the Barlow Library.
Click here to check our calendar for a full list of events and programs this month!
Book Talk
January 15th @ 6PM
Book Talk is a public, informal book discussion group.  The books are not on the book shelf the month we are discussing the title.  Ask the circulation desk for a copy of the book.  The group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month!
2026 titles here! The January book will be available to pick up by December 15th!
Click here to check our calendar for current days and times.
​Lego Club
**No Lego Club: November 3rd
​Come and free build or accept our Lego challenge of the week!
Lego Club meets in the community room and is for ages 17 and under, with snacks provided. 
School Year (September-May: Mondays from 3:30-4:30PM 
​Summer (June-July): Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30PM
​Click here to check our calendar for the current schedule.
Senior Meals
Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month!  Open to anyone ages 60+. 
There will be a program followed by a meal.  Registration required, 1 week before the event, by calling the library at 641-648-2872!
Housing Outreach Services
The Bridge Home has partnered with the Barlow Library to bring homelessness outreach services to Iowa Falls.  A representative will visit the library the 1st Thursday of the month from 11am-2pm. 
You can contact them through their website. Stop in to meet with them or contact them by visiting: (www.thebridgehome.org), by email ([email protected]), or by phone (515-232-8075). 
Mom Talk
Join us for Mom Talk on the last Wednesday of every month!* This is a relaxed and supportive gathering for new and expecting moms!
​Hosted by Angela Swieter, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Owner of Applaud Breastfeeding Services,LLC
This is FREE and open to the public. Toddlers and babies welcome. 
*No Mom Talk in December. 
Story Time
A fun hour of stories, movement and creativity for ages 0-5.  Story hour is held in our community room, unless otherwise noted.
School Year (September-May): Mondays at 10:30AM
Summer (June-July): Tuesdays at 10:30AM
​Click here to check our calendar for the current day and time.
IowaWORKS Career Services
Coming back Spring 2026!
The Barlow Library has partnered with the IowaWORKS office in Mashalltown to bring FREE career and workforce development services to Iowa Falls!
Stop by the library the 4th Thursday of every month between 9am-3pm to meet with a Career Planner.  Specific services listed below!
Play Café
Meet new friends and enjoy old ones at the Library! Get creative, be active, explore and have fun! For kids 5 and under plus their caregiver. Free hot beverages for adults!
October 31st, November 14th & December 12th!
​​Click here to check our calendar for the current schedule.

​Yoga Classes
Led by Andrea Costello in our community room, a restorative hour of movement ending with deep relaxation. 
Click here to check our calendar for current days and times.