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Branches	Central Library		East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library	North Side Library	South Side Library	DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	Central Library Conference Room 1	Central Library Tech Central	East Side Meeting Room	East Side Rosie's Nature Nook	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	South Side Meeting Room	Zoom Meeting Room
All Day				This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/9–3/14 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group 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!
10:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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.
10:15am
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11:00am
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12:00pm
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1:00pm
1:15pm
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1:45pm
2:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
3:30pm			This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
3:45pm
4:00pm					This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Bust a Move! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: No parking on the dancefloor—show us your moves and learn some new ones in this fun and active class! Snack provided for all participants. 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 "Teens" group Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
4:15pm
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4:45pm
5:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Training 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
5:15pm
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5:45pm
6:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group Resources & Guidance for the 2026 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us via Zoom as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2026 season.
6:15pm
6:30pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Swedish Death Cleaning 101 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Swedish death cleaning is the thoughtful and effective method of organizing and decluttering, made popular by Margareta Magnusson's best-selling book and television series, "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning".		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! 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.
6:45pm
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7:15pm

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