Cancelled

Cancelled Game Day at South

All Day
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Beat the weekend boredom blues with board games at the South Side Library. A selection of table top games will be provided for use in the library all day. ...

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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.

Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances
Event Details:
Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! Join us at Union Park, Heritage Carousel of DesM...

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Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Art Cart- Poem in Your Pocket

10:00am - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in and decorate a poem with the supplies provided to share with friends and family. We will even supply the pocket if you don't have one. ...

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Children’s Program

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

Author Spotlight: M. Chris Fabricant

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:
M. Chris Fabricant's author visit will be livestreamed for those who are unable to join us in person. The room will open approximately five minutes before the event begins. The password to join is "dmpl". Click here to join the livestream. Jo...

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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.

Crucial Conversations

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Crucial Conversations is designed to help parents and caregivers become more comfortable talking with their children about sexual and reproductive health. We'll supply you with the knowledge and tools to begin having these crucial conversations. This...