This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Goodie Bags Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Celebrate the upcoming year by grabbing a New Year's goodie bag at the Central youth desk! One per child, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve Goodie Bags 9:00am–5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate the upcoming year by grabbing a New Year's goodie bag at the Central youth desk! One per child, while supplies last. 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 Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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 Dec 31 2025 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, December 31, 2025 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 Dec 31 2025 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 Women's English Language Practice Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Conference Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join other women who are practicing their English in this casual conversation group. We will chat, share coffee, and learn together in this group moderated by a Forest Avenue Library staff member. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Women's English Language Practice 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Conference Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join other women who are practicing their English in this casual conversation group. We will chat, share coffee, and learn together in this group moderated by a Forest Avenue Library staff member.
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve. Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
New Years Day All Day Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day. Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm DMPL Systemwide Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Age Group: All Ages It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
This event is in the "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Friday, January 2, 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 Jan 2 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 "All Ages" group Forest Avenue Winter Book Sale 01/02/2026 @ 10:00am to 01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Sales Age Group: All Ages Forest Avenue Library is hosting a winter book sale! Swing by Forest, December 22nd - January 3rd, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The inventory includes books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Forest Avenue Winter Book Sale 01/02/2026 @ 10:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Forest Avenue Library is hosting a winter book sale! Swing by Forest, December 22nd - January 3rd, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The inventory includes books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more!
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Open Play Friday, January 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cancelled LEGO Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & Teen Ukulele Jam Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Take your ukulele skills to the next level, have fun jamming to some old favorite songs and learn new songs along the way! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Tween & Teen Ukulele Jam 11:00am–12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Take your ukulele skills to the next level, have fun jamming to some old favorite songs and learn new songs along the way! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit n' Stitch Saturday, January 3, 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 Jan 3 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 DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, January 4, 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 Jan 4 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 "Children" group I Spy: Bad Guys 2 All Day 1/5 - 1/18 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Come find pictures of your favorite Bad Guys 2 characters in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 - 18 2026 I Spy: Bad Guys 2 All Day 1/5–1/18 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come find pictures of your favorite Bad Guys 2 characters in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize! 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 Preschool Storytime Monday, January 5, 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 Jan 5 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Toddler Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Little Explorers Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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 Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Monday, January 5, 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 Jan 5 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 "Children" group Park-N-Play Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Now We're Cooking! Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Aprons on, culinary kids! Kids will team up with an ASAP teaching artist to make a new delicious recipe each week. All supplies and snacks are provided, making this a fun and flavorful hands-on experience for young chefs. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon ASAP Mondays : Now We're Cooking! 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Aprons on, culinary kids! Kids will team up with an ASAP teaching artist to make a new delicious recipe each week. All supplies and snacks are provided, making this a fun and flavorful hands-on experience for young chefs. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group Franklin VolunTeens Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Writers' Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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 This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
