This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Banned Books All Day 10/1–10/12 Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 1 - 12 2025 I Spy: Banned Books All Day 10/1–10/12 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 celebrate your right to read by finding 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 "All Ages" group Spooky Season Book Bingo All Day 10/1–10/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 1 - 31 2025 Spooky Season Book Bingo All Day 10/1–10/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Join us for a Spooky Bingo! Read books that match the prompts on our bingo card and when you get five in a row you can turn it in to pick out a free book or movie from our prize bin!
This event is in the "Children" group Trains Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/6–10/12 Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 - 12 2025 Trains Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/6–10/12 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 We're Going to the Moon Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/29–10/11 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-Oct 2025 We're Going to the Moon Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/29–10/11 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 Fire Safety Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Fire Safety Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and see a fire engine up close!Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Sensational Sculpture 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Sensational Sculpture 4:00pm–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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Cameron Solen to create sensational sculptures! Transform repurposed and upcycled materials into imaginative three-dimensional works of art. 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 "Adults" group Writers' Workshop 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Writers' Workshop 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Fire Safety Storytime! 6:30pm–7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Fire Safety Storytime! 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and see a fire engine up close!Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
