This event is in the "All Ages" group Make n' Mend Meetup Wednesday, April 8, 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. A sewing machine will be available for use. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 8 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. A sewing machine will be available for use. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Des Moines Public Library: The First 160 Years Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults The Des Moines Public Library has been serving the community for 160 years. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Des Moines Public Library: The First 160 Years 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library has been serving the community for 160 years.
This event is in the "Adults" group Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: I Contain Multitudes Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: I Contain Multitudes 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 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 Death Café Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults A Death Café is a relaxed, welcoming space where people gather to talk openly about death and dying over tea and conversation. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Death Café 6:30pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: A Death Café is a relaxed, welcoming space where people gather to talk openly about death and dying over tea and conversation. 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 Preschool Storytime Thursday, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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 Chair Yoga Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the Forest Avenue Library! No experience needed! No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join yoga instructor, Lily Allen-Duenas, for chair yoga at the Forest Avenue Library! No experience needed! No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself! 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, April 9, 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 9 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations 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, Educational Event Details: Get creative in this class and give plain old cardboard exciting new life! Each week will present a different challenge to transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Snack provided for all participants. 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 Cricut Training Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn how to use the Cricut Maker and Cricut Venture at Tech Central! What is a Cricut? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Cricut Training 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Cricut Maker and Cricut Venture at Tech Central! What is a Cricut? 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 Book Club Pizza Party : The Probability of Everything Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children, Teens Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Book Club Pizza Party : The Probability of Everything 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics. 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. 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 "Children" group Trees are Terrific with Polk County Conservation Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children An interactive program led by Polk County Conservation exploring why trees matter, how they grow, and how they support people and wildlife in Iowa. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Trees are Terrific with Polk County Conservation 6:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: An interactive program led by Polk County Conservation exploring why trees matter, how they grow, and how they support people and wildlife in Iowa. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults" group Reading on the Margins Book Discussion Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books. 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 StoryLab 2026 Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Story Lab is a relaxed, supportive meetup for writers working on short stories or novels. Bring your plot questions, character issues, or story challenges, and we’ll talk them through together—no reading aloud. All experience levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri StoryLab 2026 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Story Lab is a relaxed, supportive meetup for writers working on short stories or novels. Bring your plot questions, character issues, or story challenges, and we’ll talk them through together—no reading aloud. All experience levels welcome.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Play and Learn Group Friday, April 10, 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 Apr 10 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, April 10, 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 10 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 10, 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 10 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 STARTING SMART: What You Need To Know Before Launching Your Business Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Learn how SCORE's free mentoring and resources can help you prepare, plan, and move forward with confidence. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat STARTING SMART: What You Need To Know Before Launching Your Business 10:30am–12:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn how SCORE's free mentoring and resources can help you prepare, plan, and move forward with confidence. 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 Sock Dance Party! Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: All Ages Kick off your shoes and dance at the library! Join dance instructor Casey Keller for a high-energy Sock Dance Party where we’ll learn simple moves and have fun together. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Sock Dance Party! 11:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kick off your shoes and dance at the library! Join dance instructor Casey Keller for a high-energy Sock Dance Party where we’ll learn simple moves and have fun together. 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 "Children" group Po-ART-Ry Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Celebrate Poetry Month! Join us in the craft area, where you can choose a poem to read and discover its meaning through art using the provided materials—all ages welcome. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Po-ART-Ry 11:00am–3:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Poetry Month! Join us in the craft area, where you can choose a poem to read and discover its meaning through art using the provided materials—all ages welcome. 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 Cookbook Club: Salt Fat Acid Heat Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us at the North Side Library for an afternoon of food and discussion! Choose a recipe from Salt Fat Acid Heat, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library for a community potluck. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Cookbook Club: Salt Fat Acid Heat 1:00pm–2:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us at the North Side Library for an afternoon of food and discussion! Choose a recipe from Salt Fat Acid Heat, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library for a community potluck. 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 Russian Conversation Club Saturday, April 11, 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 11 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 DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, April 12, 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 Apr 12 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: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/13 - 4/26 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Join us at the Central Library to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by finding some of our favorite Children's authors! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 13 - 26 2026 I Spy: Arab American Heritage Month All Day 4/13–4/26 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at the Central Library to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by finding some of our favorite Children's authors! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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.
