This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 11/1–11/9 Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 1 - 9 2025 I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 11/1–11/9 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: Play & Learn Event Details: Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos 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 Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/28–11/2 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct-Nov 2025 Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/28–11/2 Central Library Gateway Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved 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 Ghosts in the Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/27–11/1 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct-Nov 2025 Ghosts in the Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/27–11/1 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: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/1–11/2 Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 1 - 2 2025 Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/1–11/2 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 Ghosts & Ghouls Scavenger Hunt! All Day 10/20–11/1 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 Oct-Nov 2025 Ghosts & Ghouls Scavenger Hunt! All Day 10/20–11/1 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 Side Library for a fun Scavenger Hunt! Search the library for all of the items on the scavenger hunt sheet, and turn it in to win a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group Drop-in Sugar Skull Masks 10:00am–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Drop-in Sugar Skull Masks 10:00am–4:30pm North Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Day of the Dead at North Side! We will have a sugar skull mask craft and Day of the Dead scavenger hunt for you to enjoy. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Sneak Preview 10:30am–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: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Learn about the show and get a chance to meet the cast! 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 "Adults" group Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session 11:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Are you turning 65 or planning for retirement? Join us for a helpful session designed to guide you through the Medicare Open Enrollment process and answer your questions.What you’ll learn:
This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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 "All Ages" group Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a Student Harmonica Giveaway and lesson with Bob Pace. A fixture of the Des Moines blues scene, Bob is best known for his guitar work with many famous musicians—but his first love was the harmonica!
