Library closed on Juneteenth

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth. We will reopen at the regular time on Thursday, June 20.

Black History Month Inventors

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational

Age Group:

Children, Teens
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Registration for this event is no longer open.
Allowed Ages: 6 to 11

Program Description

Event Details

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a celebration of famous black inventors from history.  Enjoy a variety of hands on STEM activities and make and takes themed to some of our greatest scientific minds.  

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.