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. ...

Power Play!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
The big kids are back in school, but that doesn't mean they get to have all the fun! Join us for Power Play, where adults and children can play together in an environment set up to promote all areas of development through open ended active play focus...

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 ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Glow Garden

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Decorate your own miniature winter glow house using 3-d printed figures and fairy garden supplies.  Somewhere between a snow globe and a fairy garden, this craft will light up your winter bookshelf.  This program is best for those age 8-16....

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Children’s Program

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