Storytime To Go Bags

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make
Event Details:

Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag.  Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities.  The storytime bags are recommende

Preschool Storytime: Firefighter Storytime!

10:15am - 10:45am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us outside the Franklin Library for a Firefighter Storytime with a special guest from the Des Moines Fire Department.  Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and get to see a fire truck up close! 

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. 

Central VolunTeen Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Imagination Station
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Library Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Want to gain resume-worthy skills and give back to the community? Join the Central Library's VolunTeen team!  You'll help out with all kinds of things from craft prep to library programs, displays, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.