This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Outer Space Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/6 - 1/18 South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 6 - 18 2025 Outer Space Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/6 - 1/18 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Hobbies All Day 1/6 - 1/19 Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate National Hobby Month in January with a hobby-themed I Spy at Central Library! Bring your completed scavenger hunt page to the Youth desk to pick out a prize. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 6 - 19 2025 I Spy: Hobbies All Day 1/6 - 1/19 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate National Hobby Month in January with a hobby-themed I Spy at Central Library! Bring your completed scavenger hunt page to the Youth desk to pick out a prize. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/13 - 1/19 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 13 - 19 2025 Where's Waldo Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/13 - 1/19 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Take and Make: Paper Bag Snowflakes All Day 1/16 - 1/19 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Take & Make Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Enjoy making this paper bag snowflake using any design you create. It could be a fun way to enjoy a winter activity indoors with very simple items. We provide the paper bags to mak... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 16 - 19 2025 Take and Make: Paper Bag Snowflakes All Day 1/16 - 1/19 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Enjoy making this paper bag snowflake using any design you create. It could be a fun way to enjoy a winter activity indoors with very simple items.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Cart Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Get creative at North Side and enjoy our cart of arts and crafts supplies! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Art Cart 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side and enjoy our cart of arts and crafts supplies! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Thursday Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginning Ukulele Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st*Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one o... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* Disclaimer(s) 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. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pop Tart Plushies Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Get crafty and create your own adorable Pop-Tart plushie! Teens will use fabric, felt, and other materials to design and sew their own soft, squishy Pop Tart-inspired creations. Wh... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Pop Tart Plushies 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty and create your own adorable Pop-Tart plushie! Teens will use fabric, felt, and other materials to design and sew their own soft, squishy Pop Tart-inspired creations. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Right to Read Movie Screening and Discussion Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join Des Moines Public Schools for a screening of The Right to Read, a documentary on the literacy crisis and the Science of Reading. A public forum will follow, offering a ch... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Right to Read Movie Screening and Discussion 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Des Moines Public Schools for a screening of The Right to Read, a documentary on the literacy crisis and the Science of Reading.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dog Man Party Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate all things Dog Man at North Side! Make your own Supa Buddy mask, draw your own comic, play pin the hat on Dog Man and much more at this event that the whole family can en... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Dog Man Party 11:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate all things Dog Man at North Side! Make your own Supa Buddy mask, draw your own comic, play pin the hat on Dog Man and much more at this event that the whole family can enjoy. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. RESCHEDULED: Dog Man Mania! Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: This event is rescheduled for Thursday, 01/30, at 6:30 PM. Cancelled This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Cancelled RESCHEDULED: Dog Man Mania! 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: This event is rescheduled for Thursday, 01/30, at 6:30 PM. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia. We'll be... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the fiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, Talk. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Trauma Informed Yoga with TogetherMSM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join TogetherMSM for Trauma Informed Yoga with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy. Meshell will focus on releasing trauma and tension, while cultivating gratitude and... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Trauma Informed Yoga with TogetherMSM 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join TogetherMSM for Trauma Informed Yoga with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical Sneak Preview Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Library Meeting Age Group: Adults Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting. If you are looking for a wonderful way to support the Franklin Avenue Libr... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tiny Art Show Reception Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Art Gallery at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: See tiny masterpieces created by Des Moines Public Library patrons!Come in to see your mini-masterpiece on display in the art gallery! Check out other artists' creations and celebr... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Tiny Art Show Reception 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Art Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: See tiny masterpieces created by Des Moines Public Library patrons! 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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Central Library, East Side Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All branches will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All branches will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Forest Avenue Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for our annual celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our keynote speaker is a well-known community leader, business owner, voting rights activist, multi... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for our annual celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Take and Make: Paper Bag Snowflakes All Day 1/21 - 1/25 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Take & Make Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Enjoy making this paper bag snowflake using any design you create. It could be a fun way to enjoy a winter activity indoors with very simple items. We provide the paper bags to mak... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 21 - 25 2025 Take and Make: Paper Bag Snowflakes All Day 1/21 - 1/25 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Enjoy making this paper bag snowflake using any design you create. It could be a fun way to enjoy a winter activity indoors with very simple items.
This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Dog Man All Day 1/21 - 1/31 Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate the release of everyone's favorite crime-fighting-dog-slash-human on screen at the Central Library by finding all your favorite Dog Man characters! Bring your completed s... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 - 31 2025 I Spy: Dog Man All Day 1/21 - 1/31 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate the release of everyone's favorite crime-fighting-dog-slash-human on screen at the Central Library by finding all your favorite Dog Man characters! Bring your completed scavenger hunt page to the Youth desk to pick out a prize. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dog Man Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/21 - 2/1 South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan-Feb 2025 Dog Man Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/21 - 2/1 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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.
