This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Des Moines Landmarks All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 - 20 2025 I Spy: Des Moines Landmarks All Day 7/14–7/20 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: Whether you call Des Moines home or are just visiting for the summer, there are plenty of iconic landmarks to check out. Find all the landmark pictures 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: Torn Paper Collage! All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 - 20 2025 Drop-in Craft: Torn Paper Collage! All Day 7/14–7/20 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 a summery sailboat scene using a torn paper collage technique! 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 7/14–7/19 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 - 19 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/14–7/19 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 Pete the Cat Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 - 20 2025 Pete the Cat Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/14–7/20 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-In STEM Challenge : LEGO Marble Mazes 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Drop-In STEM Challenge : LEGO Marble Mazes 2:00pm–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, Teens Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at the Forest Ave Library for a drop-in STEM challenge! This month we will be making LEGO MARBLE MAZES. Supplies will be available for you to create at the library. Trade with other participants and try out their mazes as well! 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 "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drama Games, with ASAP Teaching Artist Kyle Chizek 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 Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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 This event is in the "Children" group Instrument Petting Zoo with the Des Moines Symphony 4:00pm–4:45pm Birth-Preschool, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Instrument Petting Zoo with the Des Moines Symphony 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the Franklin Library! Children can learn about string instruments and even practice playing them with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Sensory Play Hour 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
