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Upcoming Events

Park-N-Play

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children

East Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.

ASAP Mondays : Watercolor Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children

Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Dive into painting at ASAP’s watercolor class! Sharpen your skills, explore new techniques, and enjoy the fun of painting alongside others with an ASAP teaching artist.

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.

3D Printer Training Class

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults

Central Library Tech Central

Registration Required

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Tech Central

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library.

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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.

Korean Mythology Escape Room

5:15pm–6:00pm

Adults

Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3

Registration Required

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational, Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

A new exhibit of Korean artifacts is being unveiled in less than an hour, but the centerpieces have gone missing! Finding them will mean coming face to face with ancient myths and outsmarting the creatures they depict.

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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 acivities. You can even wear your jammies!

Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome!

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Children’s Program

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

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