Maker Day Challenge

10:00am - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create?  Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize. ...

American Sign Language Storytime with Ms. Alissa and Mr. Jay!

10:15am - 10:45am
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Ms. Alissa will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay, an ASL-certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines. We will sing, do some rhymes, and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr. Jay! Catch the storytime ...

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. They may also offer support and ...

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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.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Escape Room

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Are you brave enough for Scary Stories? You never know what you might face in this creepy adventure based on the children's classic book. Sign up and see if you survive our escape room! Best for kids who are not easily grossed out and enjoy a fr...

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Children’s Program

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

Family 3-D Art

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Children and their caregivers can try their hand at different types of 3-D art at North Side. Try out 3-D pens, Wikki Stix, origami, and more! ...

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Children’s Program

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

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Escape Room

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Are you brave enough for Scary Stories? You never know what you might face in this creepy adventure based on the children's classic book. Sign up and see if you survive our escape room! Best for kids who are not easily grossed out and enjoy a fr...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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