This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Iowa Wildflowers All Day 5/12 - 5/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 - 24 2025 I Spy: Iowa Wildflowers All Day 5/12 - 5/24 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Wildflowers are not only beautiful; they are super important for animals and insects! Learn to identify a few common Iowa wildflowers, then go outside and see if you can find them for real! 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/21 - 5/24 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr-May 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/21 - 5/24 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination and segregation in the state of Iowa.
This event is in the "Children" group. Asian American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/12 - 5/18 Children This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 - 18 2025 Asian American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/12 - 5/18 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Percy Jackson Scavenger Hunt! All Day 5/12 - 5/24 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 - 24 2025 Percy Jackson Scavenger Hunt! All Day 5/12 - 5/24 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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. Memory Café 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming environment for people living with dementia and their care partners, fostering a sense of community without the pressure of sharing in a support group setting.
