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Des Moines Public Library phone lines are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our telephones. Work is being done to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you would like to contact the library, and the phones are not working for you, please email reference@dmpl.org

Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs.

In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine Storytime will be held in the meeting room.

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.

Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come to North Side to learn about zoos and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Intermediate Ukulele Camp

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.

Art in the Summer: Under the Sea Watercolors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Visit the library and design a multi-layered work of art that combines pastels, watercolors, and salt to create a beautiful underwater picture.

 

For children ages 6 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.