The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.
Library closed on Juneteenth
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth. We will reopen at the regular time on Thursday, June 20.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement to practice the 5 simple steps of pre-literacy: reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing! Best for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.
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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.
Join us on the last Friday of each month to read to an Animal Rescue League TheraPet!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Learn all about planting bulbs indoors with the greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and start your own to take home!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Your unbirthday, as Lewis Carroll wrote in his novel, Through the Looking Glass, is any day of the year that isn't your birthday. What a reason to celebrate with us at North Side!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.