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.
Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available 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 make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.!
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
There are 5 simple steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. Join us as we explore the simple step of WRITE.
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.
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.
Save Money: Shop Smart and waste less food.
Save Time: At the store and in the kitchen
Help Picky Eaters: try new foods
Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!
This week, enjoy getting creative with our arts and crafts materials.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with The Varsity Cinema for The Varsity Cinema Book Club.