This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: National Parks All Day 7/7–7/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 - 13 2025 I Spy: National Parks All Day 7/7–7/13 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 the National Parks pictures and learn some fun facts about them in the Youth area to earn 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 Drop-in Craft: Bottle Cap Bug Magnets! All Day 7/7–7/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 - 13 2025 Drop-in Craft: Bottle Cap Bug Magnets! All Day 7/7–7/13 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: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make Bug Magnets out of bottle caps. Crafts will be set up in the children's area throughout the week while supplies last. 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 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/7–7/12 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 - 12 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/7–7/12 East Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Summer Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7–7/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 - 13 2025 Summer Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7–7/13 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 Sharks Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/7–7/19 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 Jul 7 - 19 2025 Sharks Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/7–7/19 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:30am–11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:30am–11:00am 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 is coming back to the library!Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-10 can participate. 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 Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 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 "Adults" group Puzzle Exchange 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Puzzle Exchange 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Gaming Event Details: Bring in your gently used puzzle (with all the pieces!) to North Side Library and exchange it for a new-to-you puzzle! Share the fun of puzzle-solving by swapping your completed puzzles for fresh challenges. 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 Stone Circle Brass Quintet: Nothin’ but the Classics 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Stone Circle Brass Quintet: Nothin’ but the Classics 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: Come enjoy a lively performance by the Stone Circle Brass Quintet. This talented group of Des Moines area professional musicians will showcase their diverse repertoire in two exciting summer concerts.
