This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Latinx Heritage Month All Day 9/15–9/28 Children This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 - 28 2025 I Spy: Latinx Heritage Month All Day 9/15–9/28 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 kick off Latinx Heritage Month by searching for all the photos 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 Pirate Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/21 Children This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 - 21 2025 Pirate Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/21 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 Wings of Fire Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/27 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 15 - 27 2025 Wings of Fire Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/27 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Pirate Party! 10:00am–12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Pirate Party! 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Ahoy, mateys--get ready to pAAARRRRRRty! Come celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day at the Central Library, complete with snacks, crafts, and activities. Adventure awaits! 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 Touch-a-Truck! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Touch-a-Truck! 11:00am–12:00pm North Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Love trucks? So do we! Explore vehicles from the City of Des Moines Public Works and Fire Departments outside North Side Library. Check out a fire engine, garbage truck, and more! 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 "All Ages" group Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–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: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 19 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.
