This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Earth Day All Day 4/21–4/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 - 27 2025 I Spy: Earth Day All Day 4/21–4/27 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 things you can do to help the Earth! 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 "Children" group Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/21–4/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 21 - 27 2025 Earth Day Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/21–4/27 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 "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 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group National Poetry Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/21–4/26 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 Apr 21 - 26 2025 National Poetry Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/21–4/26 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 "All Ages" group Birding for Life Walk 9:00am–11:00am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Birding for Life Walk 9:00am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: This is our second Birding for Life Walk celebrating our spring and summer residents and visitors. We are coming into the peak of the spring bird migration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga Flow 10:00am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Yoga Flow 10:00am–11:30am 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: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join TogetherMSM for Yoga Flow with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy. 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 "Children" group Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! 10:00am–12:00pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! 10:00am–12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! 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. Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Springtime Family Social 10:30am–11:30am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Springtime Family Social 10:30am–11:30am North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Storytimes Event Details: Spring is in the air! Celebrate the magic of Spring with us through community, stories, and hands-on fun! Families will enjoy a seasonal story and share a tasty snack. 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 Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm–1:30pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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 "All Ages" group Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 26 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.
