This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Black History Month - Authors All Day 2/17–3/1 Children This event is in the "Children" group Feb-Mar 2026 I Spy: Black History Month - Authors All Day 2/17–3/1 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 amazing Black authors, then check out one of their books! 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 Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/27 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 2 - 27 2026 Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/27 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 Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/28 Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Become a Pokémon master at the Des Moines Public Library! We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a systemwide 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.