Forest Avenue Library - Construction Impacts

Due to concrete repairs outside Forest Avenue Library, the east entrance to the library parking lot may also be closed. The drop box is now open. Repairs will continue through Friday. Please check back for updates.

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

Craftivities: 3-D Whale

All Day
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Bring picture books to life with themed activities and crafts matched to the books.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kid's Craft Day: Animal Puppets

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids! Drop in at South from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for our Kid's Craft Day in the Elementary Area! This week, kids can use their imaginations to make an animal puppet!

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

Winter Scavenger Hunt

10:00am - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming, , Play & Learn
Event Details:

Beat the winter break boredom by searching for all of the winter pictures hiding in the children's area.  

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James and the Giant Peach Sneak Preview

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Come to the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of James and the Giant Peach, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit n' Stitch

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Snacks, beverages, and pleasant company provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.