Touch a Van: Rosie Van Show and Tell

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Kids and caregivers! Come to the South Side Library's parking lot to see the new Rosie Van and meet and DMPL Outreach Librarian Miss Maddie! Participants can learn from Miss Maddie about how she uses the Rosie Van in her job, view inside the van...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Tween and Teen Ukulele Camp

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson will facilitate this 3-day camp for ages 8-18, teaching ukulele...

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.

Mini Soap Box Derby

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Ready, Set, GO! The Soapbox Derby is coming to Des Moines. Come join us and design a mini derby car for your favorite book character using the materials provided, your engineering skills and imagination, and race your car against others to see if ...

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 Joel

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join Joel Van Roekel from Des Moines Parks & Recreation at the library to discover some of the birds that live in our area! We will read a story, use binoculars to spot some wild birds, and make a soda bottle birdfeeder that you can take home and...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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