Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
All DMPL locations are warming centers
All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and see a fire engine up close!
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.
Join us for a movie watch party! This month we are watching Frankenwenie.
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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.
Using fall and Halloween as inspiration, we’ll decorate edible works of art with frosting! Get creative and enjoy your sweet masterpieces. Supplies and snacks provided.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
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Accessibility
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.
Manualidades para adultos: Collage de rompecabezas | Crafting for Adults: Puzzle Piece Collage
Do you love to craft? Come make a collage using incomplete puzzles and other spare crafting supples or bring your current piece and make some progress!
Registration recommended.
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Accessibility
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.
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special story time during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, do a craft, learn about fire safety, and see a fire engine up close!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
It's game on after school at North Side! Hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a wide variety of games. Play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or enjoy checkers, Connect 4, Exploding Kittens, and more!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Stefanie Nelson, the founder of the Psychic Bureau of Iowa, is a paralegal by trade but paranormal investigation is her passion.
Learn how to cook different cuisines from around the world with CultureALL ambassadors!
Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session
Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2.
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Accessibility
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.