This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, March 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 Mar 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, March 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 Mar 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, March 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 Mar 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 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/23 - 3/28 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 Mar 23 - 28 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/23–3/28 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 "All Ages" group Garden Starters Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages Anyone can grow their own veggies, and it's already time to start planning for your summer garden! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Garden Starters 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Anyone can grow their own veggies, and it's already time to start planning for your summer garden! 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. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Tech Central Open House Monday, March 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 Mar 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 Dynamic Women - Friends of the Forest Avenue Library Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Exhibits, Library Meeting Age Group: All Ages Annual Betty Duncan Dynamic Women Awards Banquet View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Dynamic Women - Friends of the Forest Avenue Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits, Library Meeting Event Details: Annual Betty Duncan Dynamic Women Awards Banquet
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/30 - 4/4 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-Apr 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/30–4/4 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 Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 Board Game Open Play Friday, April 17, 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 Apr 17 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 Language of Life: An Introduction to Writing Poetry Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: All Ages Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a free workshop that teaches introductory craft strategies for poetry during National Poetry Month. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Language of Life: An Introduction to Writing Poetry 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join author Tom Montgomery Fate for a free workshop that teaches introductory craft strategies for poetry during National Poetry 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 "Birth-Preschool" group 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 Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages All aboard! Trains are taking over the Central Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 10:00am–5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Take & Make Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the Central Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group 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 Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages All aboard! Trains are taking over the Central Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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 Apr 26 2026 Sun Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 12:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Take & Make Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the Central Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. 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 "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, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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 "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Sneak Preview Saturday, May 9, 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 Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, a story about acceptance and friendship. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Polkadots: The Cool Kids 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 Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, a story about acceptance and friendship. 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 Board Game Open Play Friday, May 15, 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 May 15 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 Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20 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 Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, June 17, 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 Jun 17 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 Crafternoon : Beaded Suncatchers Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create a beaded suncatcher to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Crafternoon : Beaded Suncatchers 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create a beaded suncatcher to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up. 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 "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, June 22, 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 Jun 22 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 Friends of Forest Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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 Crafternoon Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Crafternoon 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up. 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 "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, July 27, 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 Jul 27 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 Board Game Open Play Friday, July 31, 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 Jul 31 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.
