This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Butter Sculptures All Day 7/21–7/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 - 27 2025 I Spy: Butter Sculptures All Day 7/21–7/27 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: Get excited for the upcoming State Fair and celebrate one of the most popular attractions--the butter sculptures! Find all the 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: Braided Rug Coaster! All Day 7/21–7/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 - 27 2025 Drop-in Craft: Braided Rug Coaster! All Day 7/21–7/27 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: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. Cold drink, hot day? No stress! This week we will be making a coaster out of recycled fabric in the style of a braided rug. 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 7/21–7/26 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 - 26 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/21–7/26 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 Classic Children's Books Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/21–7/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 - 27 2025 Classic Children's Books Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/21–7/27 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Smurfs Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/21–8/2 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-Aug 2025 Smurfs Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/21–8/2 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 Storytime on the Stage with Des Moines Performing Arts 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime on the Stage with Des Moines Performing Arts 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Outreach Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Outreach Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Note: Please enter using the Ticket Office entrance on Walnut St, near 3rd St. There will be signs directing attendees on the day of the event. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Love reptiles? Come to the library to meet the animal ambassadors from Spock's Sanctuary, Des Moines' own reptile and amphibian pet rescue! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
