KYL - Adult Programming - May 2026
KYL Adult Book Clubs
Adult Daytime Book Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the May Book Club discussion on There Are Rivers In The Sky by Elif Shafar. This book is available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, 1:30-2:30PM to discuss. A book for the June Book Club will be announced at this time.
Adult Evening Book Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club discussion about The Road To Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett. This book is available at Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting on Wednesday, May 13th, 6:00-7:00PM. June Book Club books will be available at this time.
Books & Bourbon Silent Book Club – Kendall Young Library is hosting a Silent Book Club at Seneca Street Saloon(919 Seneca Street). This will be our last meet up before fall! Adults are invited to gather together on Thursday, May 21st from 5:00-6:30PM. Bring a book, grab a drink, and enjoy an introvert happy hour! This event is always the third Thursday of each month.
KYL Adult Events
OPIOID OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE TRAINING – Kendall Young Library in conjunction with the Community and Family Resources will be hosting training on opioid overdose and naloxone. Please plan to join us noon on Tuesday May 5th in the KYL Meeting Room. This event will help participants to recognize and respond to opioid emergencies with lifesaving tools. Narcan will be available to attendees at the end of the event. This event is free and does not require registration.
JOB FAIR BY IOWA WORKS – Thursday, May 14th from 1:00-3:00PM, Iowa Works will be hosting a job fair at Kendall Young Library. Multiple employers will be present to help you explore the jobs and careers they have available. This event is open to anyone and will be held in the KYL Meeting.
FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING – Heather Rice will be offering First Aid and CPR Training at Kendall Young Library on Tuesday, May 19th. This certification is a hybrid format and requires online coursework prior to training. (Heartsaver Total – First Aid CPR AED Online - $23). The in-person training session($80) will be held in the KYL Meeting Room. Please contact Heather Rice to register or with any questions. (515-868-1255 or heathercprtraining@gmail.com)
Adult DIY – Kendall Young Library will be hosting Adult DIY on Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30-6:30PM. Patrons can make a Flower Pot Face. Everything you need will be available to spruce up your plants! This event is free and does not require registration. Bring a friend and enjoy the evening out.
Fiber Arts Hangout– Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-6:30PM Kendall Young Library will be hosting a time to work on your favorite fiber arts project. There are patrons available who can help if you want to start learning how to crochet, but you are welcome to bring your own project to work on and socialize. This is a fun time to relax and learn from others. All ages 16+ are invited to come and some supplies will be available. There is no registration required.
Puzzle Competition (Age 14+) – Register for a fast-paced Puzzle Competition at your level! Kendall Young Library is hosting 2 different levels of competition for teams of 4 to finish the puzzle first. Participants looking for a “Leisurely Fun” – Beginner(300 Piece Puzzle) or “Competitive” – Advanced (500 Piece Puzzle) can sign up online or call KYL. Join us on Saturday, May 30th beginning at 10:30AM to test your puzzling skills! This event is free. Teams of 4 must include a minimum of one adult. Space is limited - Registration Required.
SPICE Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to add some spice to your life with the KYL Spice of the Month Club. We will be featuring Ras El Hanout beginning Friday, May 1st. Samples will be available throughout the month while supplies last.
This is a fun way to explore different cultures and flavors. Each month there will be a featured herb or spice. A limited number of kits will be available each month with a small sample, information about the spice, and a couple recipes to try.
