This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Playground Equipment All Day 7/17 - 7/23 This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 - 23 2023 I Spy: Playground Equipment All Day 7/17 - 7/23 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the playground equipment pictures in the children's area to get a prize! 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. Passive activity: Bike art for RAGBRAI All Day 7/8 - 7/24 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 - 24 2023 Passive activity: Bike art for RAGBRAI All Day 7/8 - 7/24 Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: RAGBRAI is coming through Des Moines this year, and we want to have bike art on display for the riders stopping by! Visit the children's area to weave a few pieces of fabric into a bike wheel.
This event is in the "Children" group. My Little Pony Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/17 - 7/22 This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 - 22 2023 My Little Pony Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/17 - 7/22 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find the My Little Pony characters hidden around the library and win a small prize. Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Scavenger Hunt - July 2023 All Day 7/1 - 7/31 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 1 - 31 2023 Adult Scavenger Hunt - July 2023 All Day 7/1 - 7/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: There is a scavenger hunt for adults to learn about different areas and opportunities at the library and our surrounding areas. If you complete the scavenger hunt, bring it to the front desk for a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Flower Weaving Take and Make All Day 7/14 - 7/29 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 - 29 2023 Flower Weaving Take and Make All Day 7/14 - 7/29 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Come to the Franklin Avenue Library to grab a Flower Weaving Take and Make. We'll provide the twine and instructions - you provide the sticks and flowers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/17 - 7/29 This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 17 - 29 2023 Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/17 - 7/29 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming 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. 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. Play Grow Learn 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Play Grow Learn 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a day of play. 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. Art Cart-Ice Cream Cone 10:00am - 4:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Art Cart-Ice Cream Cone 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us in celebrating ice cream month by creating some ice cream cone art! "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" All ages are welcome!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Tippi Toes Dance Company is coming to the library! 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 "Adults" group. Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Quarterly Member's Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Quarterly Member's Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Library Meeting Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly member's meeting.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Gamer Jazz! -- Presented by the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Gamer Jazz! -- Presented by the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: After an amazingly successful run of shows last year, the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra is once again transforming into a big band this summer to play the jazziest video game tunes out there. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Quilting: English Paper Piecing 2:00pm - 3:30pm Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2023 Sat Quilting: English Paper Piecing 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Take & Make Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Quilted stars are visually and technically stunning, but piecing can be demanding, especially for newcomers. Join us as we explore a traditional British technique that's easy and rewarding. English paper piecing! 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.