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 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 "All Ages" group Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Heath Alan "How The Blues Was Built" 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 20 2025 Sun Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Heath Alan "How The Blues Was Built" 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: Heath will show you everything about The Blues from the notes going intochords, beats going into rhythms and the words going into the stories. 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.
