This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young chil... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 23 2024 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: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 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. One-on-One Computer Sessions Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Need help creating an email account? Polishing a resume or applying for a job? Come to the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-12PM and get individual computer assistanc... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help creating an email account? Polishing a resume or applying for a job? Come to the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-12PM and get individual computer assistance. First-come, first-served.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. This program is recommended for caregiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 23 2024 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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 a... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. Legofy Yourself Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Let’s make minifigures! In this fun program, you’ll get the chance to see the process of making materials out of resin and then decorate your own minifigure. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Legofy Yourself 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Let’s make minifigures! In this fun program, you’ll get the chance to see the process of making materials out of resin and then decorate your own minifigure. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Wildlife of Iowa Celebration Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: There are so many amazing animals that live in Iowa! Join our special guests from the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge for games, crafts, hands-on learning activities, and... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Wildlife of Iowa Celebration 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: There are so many amazing animals that live in Iowa! Join our special guests from the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge for games, crafts, hands-on learning activities, and a scavenger hunt as we celebrate all the plants and cuddly critter 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. Anime Club Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens Event Details: Are you a fan of anime or curious about what it's all about? Join us and make new friends as we view an episode of an anime show, talk about anime and manga, and have snacks! This ... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Are you a fan of anime or curious about what it's all about? Join us and make new friends as we view an episode of an anime show, talk about anime and manga, and have snacks! This program is intended for teens 13 years and older. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Woodland Book Nooks Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Looking for a way to spruce up your bookshelf? Join us at the East Side Library to create your own woodland themed book nook! All supplies will be provided to create your own nook ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Woodland Book Nooks 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Looking for a way to spruce up your bookshelf? Join us at the East Side Library to create your own woodland themed book nook! All supplies will be provided to create your own nook including the nook and all decorations.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Steps Ukulele Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2024 Tue Next Steps Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25). 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. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us weekly 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. Jul 24 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 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 "Children" group. Simple Steps Storytime Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. This interactive series will focus on one of the 5 steps each wee... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Simple Steps Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us as we explore the 5 Simple Steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. 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. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults 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. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. Family... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.  ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Instrument Petting Zoo Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Does your child love music? Children ages 3 and up can enjoy an instrument petting zoo with the Des Moines Symphony! Instrument petting zoos are a fun and interactive introduction ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Instrument Petting Zoo 11:30am - 12:15pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Does your child love music? Children ages 3 and up can enjoy an instrument petting zoo with the Des Moines Symphony! Instrument petting zoos are a fun and interactive introduction to string instruments. 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. Buy.Eat.Live Healthy Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join ISU Extension for this 8 week course that supports individuals and families in making healthy choices on a tight grocery budget. Lessons focus on nutrition education, cooking ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join ISU Extension for this 8 week course that supports individuals and families in making healthy choices on a tight grocery budget. 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. Stories and Songs with Pout-Pout Fish Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Visit the library for an ocean themed storytime with special guest Pout-Pout Fish! There will be stories, songs, and a chance to get your picture taken with our big fishy fri... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Stories and Songs with Pout-Pout Fish 3:00pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Visit the library for an ocean themed storytime with special guest Pout-Pout Fish! There will be stories, songs, and a chance to get your picture taken with our big fishy friend. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Fossil Fun with Polk County Conservation! Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit South Side Library to discover Iowa’s awesome paleontological past! Kids will learn how fossils form, what kinds of fossils we find in Iowa, and what it's like to study rocks... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Fossil Fun with Polk County Conservation! 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Visit South Side Library to discover Iowa’s awesome paleontological past! 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. Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! Using Art Activity cards of her own design, teaching artist Aminah will take you on a journey through the art of the Des M... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! 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. Chair Exercise with Grace Fitness Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Zakiya Jenkins from Grace Fitness as she leads chair exercises. All levels welcome! This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Chair Exercise with Grace Fitness 5:30pm - 6:15pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Zakiya Jenkins from Grace Fitness as she leads chair exercises. All levels welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Diamonds and Disses: A Real Housewives Trivia Extravaganza Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you ready to earn your diamond? Hold your apple? Permanent resident of the WWHL Clubhouse? Test your Real Housewives knowledge against other Bravo stans at South Side Lib... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Diamonds and Disses: A Real Housewives Trivia Extravaganza 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you ready to earn your diamond? Hold your apple? 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, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 25 2024 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, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. &nbs... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 25 2024 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: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. 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. Preschool Storytime Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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. Jul 25 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. 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.