This event is in the "Adults" group Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Tallest Dwarf Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Movies Age Group: Adults Join us for a free screening of Indie Lens Pop-up documentary: The Tallest Dwarf followed by a brief discussion. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Tallest Dwarf 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: Join us for a free screening of Indie Lens Pop-up documentary: The Tallest Dwarf followed by a brief discussion. 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 "Adults" group Women's History Month Panel Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join the City of Des Moines Community Impact & Relations department for an uplifting book talk and panel discussion with some of the most inspirational women in our community! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Women's History Month Panel 6:00pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the City of Des Moines Community Impact & Relations department for an uplifting book talk and panel discussion with some of the most inspirational women in our community! 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 "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Success Center at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Success Center Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. 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 "Adults" group Glowforge Training Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "Adults" group DMPL & Dragons: Thursday Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 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 Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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 The Outreach Project Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 27 2026 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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 Embroider a Hat Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Create a hat that's one of a kind! Use a few basic stitches to embroider a pattern of your choosing onto a baseball cap. Open to all experience levels, whether you've done some embroidery before or are a total beginner. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Embroider a Hat 1:30pm–3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a hat that's one of a kind! Use a few basic stitches to embroider a pattern of your choosing onto a baseball cap. Open to all experience levels, whether you've done some embroidery before or are a total beginner.
This event is in the "Adults" group Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Adults Join us at Central Library for a fun, hands-on introduction to the blues with local musician Bob Pace. He will guide you through the basics of the "Mississippi Saxophone". View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Central Library for a fun, hands-on introduction to the blues with local musician Bob Pace. He will guide you through the basics of the "Mississippi Saxophone". 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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 YSS Outreach Services Tuesday, March 31, 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 Mar 31 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 "Adults" group 'The Night We Met' Release Party Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Celebrate the launch of Abby Jimenez’s newest novel with a fun night at the library. Sip on themed mocktails inspired by Abby's books and strike a pose in our photo booth. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 31 2026 Tue 'The Night We Met' Release Party 6:00pm–7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the launch of Abby Jimenez’s newest novel with a fun night at the library. Sip on themed mocktails inspired by Abby's books and strike a pose in our photo booth. 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 "Adults" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, April 1, 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 Apr 1 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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 Card Club Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others.
This event is in the "Adults" group A Most Literary Tea Party Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for A Most Literary Tea Party, a Bridgerton-inspired tea in anticipation of AViD author Julia Quinn’s visit on Tuesday, April 7, featuring elegant refreshments and light activities—an evening of literary charm, creativity, Cancelled View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Cancelled A Most Literary Tea Party 6:30pm–7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for A Most Literary Tea Party, a Bridgerton-inspired tea in anticipation of AViD author Julia Quinn’s visit on Tuesday, April 7, featuring elegant refreshments and light activities—an evening of literary charm, creativity, Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Success Center at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Success Center Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. 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 "Adults" group Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. Prairie Rivers of Iowa can View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks 6:00pm–7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. Prairie Rivers of Iowa can 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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 The Outreach Project Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 3 2026 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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 Sit n' Stitch Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help! 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.
