Play Grow Learn

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a day of play. Children and caretakers will travel through stations with toys and activities to engage children in play!  Please come dressed for mess, and please email the library if your family has any alle...

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Children’s Program

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

Art Cart-Ice Cream Cone

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:
 Join us in celebrating ice cream month by creating some ice cream cone art! "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"  All ages are welcome! ...

Tippi Toes Dance Class

10:15am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Tippi Toes Dance Company is coming to the library! Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new this summer, while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-10 can par...

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Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Children’s Program

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

Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Quarterly Member's Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly member's meeting. If you are looking for a wonderful way to support the Franklin Avenue Library, consider becoming a Friend! The purpose of the Friends of the Fr...

Gamer Jazz! -- Presented by the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:
After an amazingly successful run of shows last year, the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra is once again transforming into a big band this summer to play the jazziest video game tunes out there. You won't want to miss this FREE live concert on Sat...

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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.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Quilting: English Paper Piecing

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Take & Make
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Quilted stars are visually and technically stunning, but piecing can be demanding, especially for newcomers. Join us as we explore a traditional British technique that's easy and rewarding. English paper piecing! Don't want to pin or worry about seam...

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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.