DMPL closed Sunday, March 31

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Sunday, March 31 for the Easter holiday.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:15am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for rhymes, bounces, a story, and a short playtime. For caregivers and babies from newborns up to eighteen months. ...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement. Following the program...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement....
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversations & Coffee

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners alike at Forest Avenue Library and enjoy light refreshments and sparkling conversation! Activities are pro...
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Read a story, explore and create with art and STEM activities! Bring your imagination and join us in the children's area. Ages three to eight....
This event is in the "Children" group.

Level Up!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Minecraft Club has just leveled up! Now in addition to Minecraft, you can use our tablets to play Roblox and other great games....
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: , Gaming
Event Details:
Come to our monthly Pokémon Club! Bring your Pokémon playing cards and Nintendo DS to battle other Pokémon fans. This month we will also paint mini pumpkins based on your favorite Pokémon. Ages 8-18. ...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish. Intended for children up to age 8. Venga y disfrute cuentos, rimas, canciones, y manualidades en inglés y español. ...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

6:15pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to the library for stories, rhymes and songs. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to some magical stories and meet the wild animals you might see in diagon alley. We will make our own wands to take home while enjoying books! ...