This event is in the "All Ages" group Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/28 DMPL Systemwide Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Become a Pokémon master at the Des Moines Public Library! We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a systemwide scavenger hunt. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/28 Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Become a Pokémon master at the Des Moines Public Library! We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a systemwide scavenger hunt. 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 I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors All Day 2/2 - 2/15 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Visit the Central children's area to learn about some of the incredible Black inventors who advanced their fields and made historic discoveries that we still benefit from today. Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 - 15 2026 I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors All Day 2/2–2/15 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central children's area to learn about some of the incredible Black inventors who advanced their fields and made historic discoveries that we still benefit from today. Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2 - 2/27 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Exhibits Age Group: All Ages Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 2 - 27 2026 Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/27 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/9 - 2/14 East Side Children's Nook at East Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: All Ages Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/9–2/14 East Side Children's Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children's Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Cardboard Creations Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Get creative and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon ASAP Mondays : Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group Franklin VolunTeens Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Training Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Glowforge Training 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art 101 - Charcoal Portrait Drawing Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults This class will focus on how to analyze the head and face to render an accurate charcoal drawing. It will teach how to perceive anatomy and proportions, as well as light and shadow, and translate those observations onto paper. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Art 101 - Charcoal Portrait Drawing 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class will focus on how to analyze the head and face to render an accurate charcoal drawing. It will teach how to perceive anatomy and proportions, as well as light and shadow, and translate those observations onto paper. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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 Franklin Cinema Club – Parasite Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults February's film selection is Parasite (2019), Bong Joon Ho's psychological thriller starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-jeong. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – Parasite 6:30pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: February's film selection is Parasite (2019), Bong Joon Ho's psychological thriller starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-jeong.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday mornings in the South Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys and fun activities for families at no cost. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Park-N-Play 10:00am–11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday mornings in the South Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys and fun activities for families at no cost. 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 Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 YSS Outreach Services Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue YSS Outreach Services 10:30am–12:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments. 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 "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Painting Party Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join ASAP for a group painting party, with a different finished work each week. Drop in once or every week; all supplies and snack provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 10 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Painting Party 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join ASAP for a group painting party, with a different finished work each week. Drop in once or every week; all supplies and snack provided. 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 Manualidades para adultos: Decoupage | Crafting for Adults: Storage Bin Decoupage Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Do you love to craft? Come decoupage a storage bin or bring your current piece and make some progress! Registration recommended. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Manualidades para adultos: Decoupage | Crafting for Adults: Storage Bin Decoupage 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come decoupage a storage bin or bring your current piece and make some progress! Registration recommended. 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Noche de Juegos | Game Night Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Noche de Juegos | Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners! 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 Community Craft Night: Pom-Pom Animals Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Drop in and spend an evening creating something new while enjoying the company of local crafters. In February, make pom-poms out of yarn and decorate them into tiny animals. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Community Craft Night: Pom-Pom Animals 6:00pm–7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in and spend an evening creating something new while enjoying the company of local crafters. In February, make pom-poms out of yarn and decorate them into tiny animals.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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 Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am–12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
