Storytimes

Upcoming Storytimes

***This page is updated each Monday with storytimes for the next two weeks***

Toddler Storytime
Monday, February 10 | 10 AM | 18-36 months | East Side Library

Preschool Storytime
Monday, February 10 | 10:15 AM | Ages 3-5 | Franklin Avenue Library

Family Storytime
Monday, February 10 | 6:30 PM | Families | South Side Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 11 | 10:00 AM | 0-18 months | East Side Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 11 | 10:15 AM | 0-18 months | Franklin Avenue Library

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 11 | 10:30 AM | 0-24 months | North Side Library

Creative Readers, From Book to Art
Tuesday, February 11 | 4 PM | Ages 3+ | Franklin Avenue Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Wednesday, February 12 | 9:30 AM | 0-18 Months | Central Library

Family Storytime
Wednesday, February 12 | 10:15 AM | Forest Avenue Library

Toddler Stories, Songs, and Movement
Wednesday, February 12 | 10:15 AM | Ages 1-3 | Franklin Avenue Library

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 13 | 10 AM | Ages 3-5 | South Side Library

Wiggles and Giggles
Thursday, February 13 | 10:15 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 13 | 10:30 AM | Ages 3-5 | North Side Library

Magical Winter Ball
Saturday, February 15, 2-3:30 PM | South Side Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 18 | 10:00 AM | 0-18 months | East Side Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 18 | 10:15 AM | 0-18 months | Franklin Avenue Library

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
Tuesday, February 18 | 10:30 AM | 0-24 months | North Side Library

Creative Readers, From Book to Art
Tuesday, February 18 | 4 PM | Ages 3+ | Franklin Avenue Library

Baby Rhyme Time
Wednesday, February 19 | 9:30 AM | 0-18 Months | Central Library

Family Storytime
Wednesday, February 19 | 10:15 AM | Forest Avenue Library

Toddler Stories, Songs, and Movement
Wednesday, February 19 | 10:15 AM | Ages 1-3 | Franklin Avenue Library

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 20 | 10 AM | Ages 3-5 | South Side Library

Wiggles and Giggles
Thursday, February 20 | 10:15 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 20 | 10:30 AM | Ages 3-5 | North Side Library

Art Club: Romare Bearden
Thursday, February 20 | 6:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library

Online Storytimes

Tumblebooks
Interactive Storytimes (requires library card to access)

Storyline Online
Members of the Screen Actors Guild read their favorite picture books!
(This site is slow on some computers.)
http://www.storylineonline.net/

StoryPlace
Animated short stories for preschool and elementary age kids! Activities
and booklists related to the stories are also offered.
http://www.storyplace.org/storyplace.asp

Upcoming Kids Events

I Spy: Winter Activities

All Day 12/8–12/21

Children

Central Library Children’s Area

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Children’s Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Come find pictures (and inspiration!) of fun, classic winter activities in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Bluey Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/15–12/21

Children

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational, Gaming

Event Details:

Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 12/15–12/23

Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens

Library Branch: South Side Library

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

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!

Park-N-Play

10:00am–12:00pm

Children

Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.

ASAP Thursdays: Creative Movement

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Teens

South Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let’s move! Join an ASAP teaching artist for fun movement and dance games, learn choreography, and get active. A snack will be provided for all participants. December 4, 11, 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Kids Pokémon Card Swap

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children

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 6-18.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Fairy Tale Adventures: Gingerbread Man

6:00pm–7:00pm

Children

East Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Run, run, as fast as you can! Can you catch the Gingerbread Man?

Join us for an interactive retelling of The Gingerbread Man with songs, fractured fairy tales, and a make-your-own gingerbread character craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Age requirement

This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.

Pajama Storytime : Winter Solstice

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Celebrate the Winter Solstice at a special Pajama Storytime! Enjoy stories, a warm beverage, and a fun craft. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to snuggle along.

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.

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