This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Iowa State Fair All Day 8/4–8/17 Children This event is in the "Children" group Aug 4 - 17 2025 I Spy: Iowa State Fair All Day 8/4–8/17 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: Come find all the State Fair pictures in the Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your 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 State Fair Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/11–8/17 Children This event is in the "Children" group Aug 11 - 17 2025 State Fair Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/11–8/17 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 Iowa State Fair Scavenger Hunt! All Day 8/4–8/16 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 Aug 4 - 16 2025 Iowa State Fair Scavenger Hunt! All Day 8/4–8/16 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: Educational, Gaming, Play & Learn 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 "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 15 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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 Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy 4:00pm–4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy 4:00pm–4:45pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Event Details: Exploration rovers have been studying Mars for nearly 30 years. Join us at Central Library as NASA Solar System Ambassador Dan Hoy shares how we have explored Mars, how rovers are designed, and what they have revealed about the Red Planet. 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.
