Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Iowa Adventure Pass program will temporarily shut down in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can still make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. The service will return at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be open normal hours Saturday, December 14, and all locations will serve as emergency warming shelters during open hours.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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.
Are you looking for companionship for the golden years? Trying to meet new people and thinking about online dating? Have you had an online profile for a bit but not getting anywhere with it?
Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school to enjoy video games on our Nintendo Switch!
Make and decorate your very own heart plushie! This no-sew craft is made with felt, stuffing, and your creativity!
While supplies last
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
Come to central Library and celebrate the best valentines day love: Self love!! We will play music, eat snacks, and create a Valentines day Mirror!
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Dogs, cats, ducks, rabbits, and a pigeon -- oh my! Come hang out with the Animal Rescue Leagues TheraPets at the East Side Library.
We will also have a few tables set up for coloring and card making!
This month's book is The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott.