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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
I Spy: Dog Man
All Day
1/20–1/31
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come find pictures of your favorite Dog Man characters 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.
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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
1/26–1/31
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Park-N-Play
10:00am–12:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am–12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Reading Challenge Book Club
10:30am–11:30am
Central Library Study Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Cross amateur detective off your bingo card with this month's book, The Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson. A limited number of books will be available to borrow from Central Library.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Women's English Language Practice
2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join other women practicing English in this casual conversation group. Share coffee, chat, and learn together with guidance from a Forest Avenue Library staff member.
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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
Jan
28
2026
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Air-Dry Clay Creations
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,
Educational
Event Details:
Get hands-on with air-dry clay and create a miniature masterpiece to take home each week. A professional ASAP teaching artist leads this fun, creative class, and a snack is provided for every participant.
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 "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Art Cart
4:00pm–7:30pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Librarians
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Movies
Event Details:
Join us for a free screening of Indie Lens Pop-up documentary: The Librarians followed by a brief discussion.
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.
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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