This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 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 17 2024 Wed Let's Go Make & Fly a Kite! 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Let's Go Make & Fly a Kite! 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Come to South Side Library to try your hand at designing your very own kite, then take it outside on the library lawn and see if you can fly it! Ages 8 and up. While supplies last. 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 "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2024 Thu Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25). 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 19 2024 Fri Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Kids and families! Are you excited about amphibians? Find out about these smooth, wet animals that seem to magically transform from egg to adult. Join us as we learn about amphibians - and meet some live ones - with a Polk County naturalist! 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. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: DIY Jumping Rabbits 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue 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 20 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: DIY Jumping Rabbits 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a paper cup jumping rabbit. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. 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 "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Open Book: Poverty in Des Moines 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Open Book: Poverty in Des Moines 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: Join UpLift Iowa, CultureAll, and the Des Moines Public Library for a program and discussion about issues relating to poverty in our community. Hear the personal stories of people from around Des Moines dealing with housing, unemployment, ch 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. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon GO Bag: I SPY Colors Scavenger Hunt All Day This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon GO Bag: I SPY Colors Scavenger Hunt 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 "Adults" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa, A Screening/Discussion of Raising the Floor 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2024 Mon Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa, A Screening/Discussion of Raising the Floor 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: We will screen the 2022 short film Raising the Floor, directed by Sabrina Avilés. The film will be followed by a discussion of income equity in America and the concept of basic income.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 - 29 2024 Summer Vacation Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/23 - 7/29 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 - 29 2024 Summer Vacation Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/23 - 7/29 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: How many different ways can you think of to have fun during summer vacation! Find them all and win an awesome prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Wildlife of Iowa Celebration 3:00pm - 4:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Wildlife of Iowa Celebration 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: There are so many amazing animals that live in Iowa! Join our special guests from the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge for games, crafts, hands-on learning activities, and a scavenger hunt as we celebrate all the plants and cuddly critter 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 "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25). 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 "Children" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 24 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Instrument Petting Zoo 11:30am - 12:15pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Instrument Petting Zoo 11:30am - 12:15pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Does your child love music? Children ages 3 and up can enjoy an instrument petting zoo with the Des Moines Symphony! Instrument petting zoos are a fun and interactive introduction to string instruments. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Fossil Fun with Polk County Conservation! 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Fossil Fun with Polk County Conservation! 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Visit South Side Library to discover Iowa’s awesome paleontological past! 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 "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25). 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 "Adults" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri Community Health Education: HIV/STI testing and education 10:00am - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 26 2024 Fri Community Health Education: HIV/STI testing and education 10:00am - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Primary Healthcare and The Project will be present community health education to the public, as well as HIV/STI testing.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library for Seoulmate Summer!, a chance to hang out with other fans, participate in a bunch of activities, and win fun prizes.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 This event is in the "Children" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Animal Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/29 - 8/10 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! 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. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Learn to Sculpt Butter with Sarah Pratt! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: We're gearing up for the state fair with a very special guest! 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. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
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+
