This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Wicked All Day 11/10–11/23 Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 10 - 23 2025 I Spy: Wicked All Day 11/10–11/23 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 the release of Wicked: For Good and the library's Wicked Party 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 "Children" group Thank you Letter Station All Day 11/17–11/22 Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 17 - 22 2025 Thank you Letter Station All Day 11/17–11/22 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Take a moment to spread kindness! Visit our Thank you Letter Station to write and decorate a thank-you note for someone special. It can be for family, friends, teachers, or anyone you appreciate. 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 Hibernating Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/17–11/23 Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 17 - 23 2025 Hibernating Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/17–11/23 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 Fall Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/17–11/26 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 Nov 17 - 26 2025 Fall Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/17–11/26 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 Winter Storytime with The Grinch! 11:00am–11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Winter Storytime with The Grinch! 11:00am–11:30am 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances, Storytimes Event Details: Come meet The Grinch during his visit to Des Moines! 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. 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.
