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This event is in the "All Ages" group
Spring Clean Book Sale
All Day
3/16–3/21
East Side Library Outreach
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Sales
Event Details:
We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Scavenger Hunt
All Day
3/16–3/21
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10:00am–3:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Toddler Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Roll a Monster Craft Game
10:00am–4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Roll the dice to create charming, cheerful, friendly, or goofy monsters using the provided art materials. All ages.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Preschool Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
North Side Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Park-N-Play
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Spring Break Slime
3:30pm–4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Kick off Spring Break at North Side by making your own slime to take home. We will have lots of colors and mix-ins to choose from!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
ASAP Mondays : Bust a Move!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Franklin Cinema Club – Our Hospitality
6:30pm–7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
March's film selection is Our Hospitality (1923), Buster Keaton's parody of the Hatfield/McCoy feud is comic gold in this silent film.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Family Storytime
6:30pm–7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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.
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