This event is in the "Children" group Design your own Planter Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Design a colorful clay pot and plant grass seeds inside to create your own mini green masterpiece. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Design your own Planter 11:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design a colorful clay pot and plant grass seeds inside to create your own mini green masterpiece. 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 The Outreach Project Friday, April 24, 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 24 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 "Children" group Model Train Workshop for Kids Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Interested in learning about model trains? Come to this unique event with members of DesMoiNTrak Model Train Club. Learn about the history of trains and model trains, and design your own piece of track! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Model Train Workshop for Kids 1:00pm–4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Interested in learning about model trains? Come to this unique event with members of DesMoiNTrak Model Train Club. Learn about the history of trains and model trains, and design your own piece of track!
This event is in the "Children" group Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! Disclaimer(s) Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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! 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! 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 "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club Saturday, April 25, 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 25 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 "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! 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! 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 I Spy: AAPI Heritage Month All Day 4/27 - 4/30 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Join us at the Central Library to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander 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 27 - 30 2026 I Spy: AAPI Heritage Month All Day 4/27–4/30 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 Asian American Pacific Islander 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Take & Make: Nature Kit All Day 4/27 - 5/2 East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Take & Make Age Group: Children Pick up a Nature Explorer Kit filled with tools to help your family observe and explore the world outside.Kit includes: tbd View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr-May 2026 Take & Make: Nature Kit All Day 4/27–5/2 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Pick up a Nature Explorer Kit filled with tools to help your family observe and explore the world outside.Kit includes: tbd 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 Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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 "Adults" group Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills Monday, April 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 Apr 27 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Nintendo Switch Party! Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm–4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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 ASAP Mondays : Sticker Factory Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon ASAP Mondays : Sticker Factory 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: 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) 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 Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino.
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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 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: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Join us 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 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: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. We will have a variety of toys available that promote learning for View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am–11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk. We will have a variety of toys available that promote learning for 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 Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 YSS Outreach Services Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue YSS Outreach Services 10:30am–12:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments. 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 ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Apr 28 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drumming 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: Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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.
