This event is in the "Teens" group The Art of Expression: Stained Glass Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Teens The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On February 25, create a gorgeous work of art using everyday materials that mimic stained glass. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed The Art of Expression: Stained Glass 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On February 25, create a gorgeous work of art using everyday materials that mimic stained glass.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Art Cart Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Zen Garden Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Dreary February days got you down? So tired of winter and of taxes? Join us for a calming evening of designing and creating a mini zen garden of your very own. Supplies are limited! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed DIY Zen Garden 6:00pm–7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Dreary February days got you down? So tired of winter and of taxes? Join us for a calming evening of designing and creating a mini zen garden of your very own. Supplies are limited! 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 Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Inquisitor Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Movies Age Group: Adults Join us for a free screening of Indie Lens Pop-up documentary: The Inquisitor followed by a brief discussion. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Inquisitor 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: Join us for a free screening of Indie Lens Pop-up documentary: The Inquisitor 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: 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 Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am–10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! 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 Drop-In Tech Help Thursday, February 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 Feb 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, February 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 Feb 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Thursdays: Sticker Factory Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Learn how to design, build, and collect your own artistic, adorable, and/or awesome stickers. We'll even make puffy stickers and a mini-sticker album to keep our creations safe! Supplies and snacks provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 26 2026 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Sticker Factory 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn how to design, build, and collect your own artistic, adorable, and/or awesome stickers. We'll even make puffy stickers and a mini-sticker album to keep our creations safe! Supplies and snacks provided. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 6-18. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 6-18. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Cuentacuentos: Bilingual Storytime Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Enjoy children's stories, rhymes, and arts & crafts! Join us at the Forest Avenue Library for a bilingual story hour on the fourth Thursday of each month, starting at 6:15 P.M. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Cuentacuentos: Bilingual Storytime 6:15pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy children's stories, rhymes, and arts & crafts! Join us at the Forest Avenue Library for a bilingual story hour on the fourth Thursday of each month, starting at 6:15 P.M. 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 "Adults" group Retirement University: Investment & Taxes Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover:- Creating a tax plan View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Retirement University: Investment & Taxes 6:30pm–8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover:- Creating a tax plan
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Play and Learn Group Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory activities. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Play and Learn Group 10:00am–12:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory activities. 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Friday, February 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 Feb 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, February 27, 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 Feb 27 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 "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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Korean New Year Family Storytime Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Join Miss Minsu for a special storytime celebrating the Korean (Lunar) New Year! We will read a story and learn more about this important holiday in Korean culture, as well as do a craft together. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Korean New Year Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Minsu for a special storytime celebrating the Korean (Lunar) New Year! We will read a story and learn more about this important holiday in Korean culture, as well as do a craft together. 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. 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 Medicare Advantage 101 Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment starts Jan 1 and ends March 31. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Medicare Advantage 101 12:30pm–2:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment starts Jan 1 and ends March 31. 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 Magical Winter Ball Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Hear ye, hear ye! You are invited to South Side's Magical Winter Ball! Put on your favorite outfit or costume and come to the library, where you'll have the chance to meet a princess, do fun crafts and activities, and listen to a story! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Magical Winter Ball 2:00pm–3:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Hear ye, hear ye! You are invited to South Side's Magical Winter Ball! Put on your favorite outfit or costume and come to the library, where you'll have the chance to meet a princess, do fun crafts and activities, and listen to a story! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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 first Sunday of each month to play. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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 first Sunday of each month to play. 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 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2 - 3/7 East Side Rosie's Nature 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 Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 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: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
