This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1–4/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 1 - 13 2025 I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/1–4/13 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 Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central children's area to learn about some great Arab American authors! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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 National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7–4/12 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 7 - 12 2025 National Poetry Month Drop-In All Day 4/7–4/12 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate the magic of words all week long with interactive poetry stations in the children's area! Create your own blackout poetry and/or craft a poem from book spines. No registration required—just drop in and let your creativity flow! 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 "All Ages" group African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1–4/19 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 - 19 2025 African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/1–4/19 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7–4/17 Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 - 17 2025 Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7–4/17 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31–4/12 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 Mar-Apr 2025 Dastardly DC Villains Scavenger Hunt! All Day 3/31–4/12 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2025 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Study Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works. This group will read and discuss works out loud. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2025 Fri LEGO Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm 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: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for an after-school LEGO Club where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 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.
