This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Trucks All Day 9/2–9/14 Children This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 - 14 2025 I Spy: Trucks All Day 9/2–9/14 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 pictures of various trucks in the Central 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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/8–9/14 Children This event is in the "Children" group Sep 8 - 14 2025 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/8–9/14 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 Back to School Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/2–9/13 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 Sep 2 - 13 2025 Back to School Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/2–9/13 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 scavenger hunt sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 2025 Big Book Sale—CANCELLED 9:00am–5:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Cancelled 2025 Big Book Sale—CANCELLED 9:00am–5:30pm 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: Book Sales Event Details: Shop for used books, music CDs, and more at Central Library's 2025 Big Book Sale. Some furniture and other items will be available to purchase, too. All proceeds benefit the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Cancelled CANCELLED: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am–11:00am 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works. This group will read and discuss works out loud. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 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. 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 "All Ages" group Art Gallery Opening Reception - La Lucha es Libre by Malena Diaz 4:00pm–5:45pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Art Gallery Opening Reception - La Lucha es Libre by Malena Diaz 4:00pm–5:45pm Central Library Art Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Exhibits Event Details: Join us as we celebrate the photography of Malena Diaz. Her show "La Lucha es Libre" will showcase a collection of black and white photography. 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.
