This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chalk the Walk! All Day 6/7 - 6/12 Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 7 - 12 2021 Chalk the Walk! All Day 6/7 - 6/12 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Chalk the Walk at the East Side Library! Sign up here for a special chalk kit and sidewalk square just for your family or group to fill up with color and celebrate the beginning of the Summer. Stop in to pick up your kit for each group Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pokémon Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/7 - 6/12 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 7 - 12 2021 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/7 - 6/12 Forest Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Gotta Catch 'Em All! Pokémon are running loose at the library. Pick up your Pokédex at the desk and find all the missing figures to win a prize! For kids ages 6-12
This event is in the "All Ages" group. DIY Mini Pride Parade Float! All Day 6/1 - 6/15 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 15 2021 DIY Mini Pride Parade Float! All Day 6/1 - 6/15 All Locations Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: All Locations Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: We are currently out of the Mini Pride Float Kits across the DMPL system, but we encourage you to create a float from supplies at home, such as shoe boxes, construction paper, stickers, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, glitter, markers, etc.!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Kids and families! Join Miss Maddie outside at East Side Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Baby Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer at Tower Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Baby Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chair for rhymes, bounces, puppets, and more out on the grass! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. Swim Storytime at Nahas Aquatic Center 12:15pm - 12:45pm Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Swim Storytime at Nahas Aquatic Center 12:15pm - 12:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Janee for a special 30-minute storytime at Nahas Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. After storytime, families can stay and swim in the pool as long as you’d like!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Swim Storytime at Teachout 12:15pm - 12:45pm Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Swim Storytime at Teachout 12:15pm - 12:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Maddie for a special 30-minute storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. After storytime, families can stay and swim in the pool as long as you’d like! Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations & Coffee 12:30pm - 1:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Conversations & Coffee 12:30pm - 1:30pm Forest Avenue Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners at Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks! Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Tween and Teen Ukulele Camp 2:00pm - 3:00pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Tween and Teen Ukulele Camp 2:00pm - 3:00pm Zoom Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library's soprano ukuleles with your library card.
This event is in the "Children" group. Fabulous Food: Collage Faces with ASAP 2:00pm - 2:30pm Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Fabulous Food: Collage Faces with ASAP 2:00pm - 2:30pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Online Programming Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join After School Arts Program (ASAP) teaching artist Amy Tingstrom for a virtual art lesson on how to make a very unique collage portrait. This portrait will be made entirely out of pictures of food and plants and is based on the work of th
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spark Stories: Dwana Bradley 6:30pm - 7:00pm Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 8 2021 Tue Spark Stories: Dwana Bradley 6:30pm - 7:00pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Online Programming Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Dwana Bradley will share her spark story—or what inspired her to step up and make Des Moines a better place to live. She is the General Chairperson of Iowa Juneteenth, chair of the Des Moines School Board, executive director of the Des Moine Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.