Sunshine Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers can listen to stories and songs outdoors on the library lawn! Afterwards, families can play with our parachute/outdoor toys and enjoy STEM activities. Be sure to bring a blanket or a lawn chair. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Backyard Birds at the Library

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Meet our friends from Des Moines Parks and Recreation at the Forest Avenue Library and we will discover some of the birds that live there and in your own backyard.  There will be a story followed by bird-based activities including using binoc

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Backyard Birds with Des Moines Parks & Recreation

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn about the birds that live in your own backyard with Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Children and their caregivers will listen to a story, go on a short hike to look for wild birds, and make a Pop Bottle Birdfeeder to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

‘Green Talk” with Metro Waste Authority & Crafts with Recycled Materials (Bilingual Event) "Charla Verde" con Metro Waste Authority y Manualidades (Evento Bilingüe)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a ‘Green Talk’ with a Metro Waste Authority guest to learn about what goes on behind the scenes with waste and recycling.  Stay and enjoy making two crafts from recycled materia

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.