This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors All Day 2/2–2/15 Children This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 - 15 2026 I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors All Day 2/2–2/15 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central children's area to learn about some of the incredible Black inventors who advanced their fields and made historic discoveries that we still benefit from today. Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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. 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 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/9–2/14 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/9–2/14 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/15 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 2 - 15 2026 Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/15 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Pokémon Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/15 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 15 2026 Pokémon Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/15 Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Celebrate 30 years of our favorite Pokémon characters with a DMPL Scavenger Hunt! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-in Heart Art 10:00am–4:30pm 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Drop-in Heart Art 10:00am–4:30pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop into North Side to make heart art! Make a valentine for someone special or even yourself! 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 Winnie the Pooh Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Winnie the Pooh Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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 "Winnie the Pooh." 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.