The City of Des Moines is having a special election to fill a vacancy on the city council.
The City of Des Moines is having a special election to fill a vacancy on the city council.
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.
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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.
Join us 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.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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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.
Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
This month we will be reading and discussing Lost Buxton by Rachelle Chase . Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.
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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.Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.What will you build with a room full of cardboard and tape?!
Cardboard not your thing? We will also have some smaller STEM activities available to enjoy!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read!
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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.
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.
Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! From cool textures to fun activities, kids can have a great time learning while doing what they do best: playing!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Interested in learning about the history of our great City? Or learning about your little corner of it? DMPL is offering free monthly presentations on Des Moines’ fascinating past.