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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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:
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday widely observed by people of Mexican heritage. Families and friends gather to remember loved ones who have died, by sharing funny stories about them and eating their favorite foods.
Learn ...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct-Nov
2023
All Day 10/27 - 11/3
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved on...
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct-Nov
2023
All Day 10/31 - 11/3
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come and find all of the hidden ghosts in the children's section and get a prize!
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct-Nov
2023
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
The characters of Coco are hiding around the library. Find them all to win a prize! Best for ages 6+
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Take & Make
Event Details:
Fall Take and Make craft you can enjoy as a family. We provide the instructions, contact paper and flameless tea light. You'll need to provide the milk container (or something similar) and leaves! Enjoy!!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a tissue paper marigold flower to be placed on our Offrenda in honor of Dia de la Muertes
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct-Nov
2023
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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.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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10:00am |
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.! Family Storytime is aimed at children ages 18 months-6 years old, but all ages are ...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
10:00am - 8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Halloween scavenger hunt children's area
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
10:00am - 12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Computer Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:
Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos.
Ahorrar tiempo: en el s...
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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11:45am |
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12:00pm |
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12:15pm |
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12:30pm |
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12:45pm |
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1:00pm |
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1:15pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available. Guests are also welcome to bring ...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!
This week, learn about Day of the Dead and enjoy making your own paper sugar skull and papel picado!
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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3:00pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
This month we will explore building a tree fort with LEGOS and a few surprise challenges to test your engineering skills.
Science Wednesdays is a chance for kids ages six to twelve to explore different aspects of STEM (science, technology, enginee...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
All students must submit a V...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
Cancelled
6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Come learn how to make Pie Bird Pies' all-butter pie dough, roll a crust, make a classic apple filling, and put together a pie. Watch the pie-making process from start to ...
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.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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