Little Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Bring your young ones to our Little Explorer’s program, designed for children ages 0-5, discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. ...

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Children’s Program

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

Touch a Truck: Concrete Truck, Dump Truck, Semi

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Do your kids get excited when they see big trucks? Come to the East Side Library and join us for a chance to get up close to a couple BIG TRUCKS!! Join us for stories, songs, and fun with big trucks! We will have a semi, concrete mixer, and dump t...

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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.

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. 

Family Hula Hoopin' Fun with Sparkle Hoop Dance

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Get moving outside the North Side Library with hula hooping for the whole family. Mary Boyvey, of Sparkle Hoop Dance, will provide hula hoops and music while showing us fun tricks to try out with our hoops! ...

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Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

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

July Adult Read-Aloud

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a monthly program where we will be reading stories together. You are welcome to bring a story to read (or have someone else read) and share. ...

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.