This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Des Moines Symphony Academy is visiting South Side Library with an "Instrument Petting Zoo"! Children can learn about and listen to string instruments as well as get some hands-on experience with them! Best for youth ages 3-12. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Batman, Robin, and their team of super-powered friends are at the library to face off against Gotham City's most fearsome collection of villains, The Rogues Gallery! Find them all and win an amazing prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join the ARL TheraPets and bring your favorite book to read to an animal! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mario Kart Tournament 11:30am - 1:00pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mario Kart Tournament 11:30am - 1:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Go for the gold at North Side! Tweens and Teens ages 8-18 can compete to be the Mario Kart champion in a double elimination tournament. We will also have snacks and board games to enjoy while you are waiting for your turn to compete. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen will focus each week on healthy eating and prepare and cook snacks each week. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Art Club: Open Studio 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Art Club: Open Studio 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Come to open art studio to create works of art with a variety of supplies. Have fun expressing your ideas and take home your creations! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen will focus each week on healthy eating and prepare and cook snacks each week. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Kids in the Kitchen w/ ISU Extension 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen will focus each week on healthy eating and prepare and cook snacks each week. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Explore the fascinating world of insects and their bizarre ways of life. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 12 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 12 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join the ARL TheraPets and bring your favorite book to read to an animal! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 15 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Park Picnic with DMPL 11:30am - 12:30pm Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Park Picnic with DMPL 11:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Description: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at Woodlawn Park!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 19 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 29 2024 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 29 2024 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 7-18. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 8-12) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 8-12) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, make art, and play games and oth Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Monarch Butterfly Tagging 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Monarch Butterfly Tagging 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Library Lawn Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Kids and families can learn about the monarch butterflies in this special program at South! Join Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Van Roekel as he shares information about monarch butterflies. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
