Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
All DMPL locations will be closed on Monday, February 17, for our annual staff in-service day. The Central Library will open as a Warming Center from 1-5 PM on Monday. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, February 18.
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn more about fire safety, and see a fire truck up close. In the event of inclement weather we will hold storytime insid
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn more about fire safety, and see a fire truck up close.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!
This week, we will use paint pens to paint a mini pumpkin! While supplies last.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga!
This week - teens can draw and make their own customizable stickers to take home! Ages 12-18.
If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!
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.
Join librarians Dennis and Elizabeth for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handlin
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.
Bring your friends and your devices, eat some snacks, and improve your cybersecurity! We'll delete unused apps and offer a handful of other quick steps you can take to become more secure online.
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