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 "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/2 - 2/7 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 2 - 7 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/2–2/7 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 "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 "All Ages" group Make n' Mend Meetup Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Winnie the Pooh Sneak Preview Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre production of Winnie the Pooh. Learn about the show and get a chance to meet the cast! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Winnie the Pooh 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 Young Artists' Theatre production of Winnie the Pooh. Learn about the show and get a chance to meet the cast! 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 "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/17 - 2/21 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 17 - 21 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/17–2/21 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 "All Ages" group I Don't Swim: Helen Miller Author Visit Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: All Ages Join us for an evening with author, Helen Miller; she will discuss her memoir, I Don't Swim. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 17 2026 Tue I Don't Swim: Helen Miller Author Visit 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Join us for an evening with author, Helen Miller; she will discuss her memoir, I Don't Swim.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Library Meeting Age Group: All Ages Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Paws and Read with ARL Therapets Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: All Ages Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Paws and Read with ARL Therapets 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library. 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. Age requirement This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Board Game Open Play Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: All Ages Join us at Forest Avenue Library for History of the Blues with Tom Buckmiller and Steve Vasquez. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for History of the Blues with Tom Buckmiller and Steve Vasquez.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/23 - 2/28 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 23 - 28 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/23–2/28 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Central Open House Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Check out what's new in Central Library's maker lab, Tech Central. From 3D printers to laser cutters, VHS digitizing to t-shirt making, sewing to button making and more! Various crafts and demonstrations available. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Tech Central Open House 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational, Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Check out what's new in Central Library's maker lab, Tech Central. From 3D printers to laser cutters, VHS digitizing to t-shirt making, sewing to button making and more! Various crafts and demonstrations available. 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 "All Ages" group Winter Puzzle Competition Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Join us for our fourth annual Winter Puzzle Competition! Spend the night competing against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our fourth annual Winter Puzzle Competition! Spend the night competing against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle. 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 "All Ages" group Drop in: Puzzle Swap! Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Love jigsaw puzzles? Bring one you’ve finished and trade it for a new challenge! Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts to swap, share, and discover fresh puzzles to enjoy at home. All ages are welcome! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Drop in: Puzzle Swap! 10:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love jigsaw puzzles? Bring one you’ve finished and trade it for a new challenge! Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts to swap, share, and discover fresh puzzles to enjoy at home. All ages are welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2 - 3/7 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 Mar 2 - 7 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2–3/7 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 "All Ages" group Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2 - 3/30 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Exhibits Age Group: All Ages Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2–3/30 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet the Author: Drew Daywalt Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Children, All Ages Join in the fun, as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit shares his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up savi Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Meet the Author: Drew Daywalt 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Author Visits Registration Required Event Details: Join in the fun, as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit shares his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up savi
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The Lightning Thief Sneak Preview Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of The Lightning Thief based on the popular book by Rick Riordan. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat The Lightning Thief 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 The Lightning Thief based on the popular book by Rick Riordan. 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 "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/9 - 3/14 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 Mar 9 - 14 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/9–3/14 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 "All Ages" group Make n' Mend Meetup Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16 - 3/21 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 Mar 16 - 21 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16–3/21 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 "All Ages" group Spring Clean Book Sale All Day 3/16 - 3/21 East Side Library Outreach at East Side Library Program Type: Book Sales Age Group: All Ages We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 Spring Clean Book Sale All Day 3/16–3/21 East Side Library Outreach Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Outreach Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services.
