This event is in the "Adults" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 May 6 2026 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, May 6, 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 May 6 2026 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Family Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 6 2026 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 Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun. 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, May 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group May 6 2026 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Culinary Kids Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Aprons on, culinary kids! Join ASAP and learn to make a different delicious recipe each week. May 6, 13, 21, 27. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Culinary Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Aprons on, culinary kids! Join ASAP and learn to make a different delicious recipe each week. May 6, 13, 21, 27. 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 Art Cart Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. View Details This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group May 6 2026 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DART New Routes Open House Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults The countdown is on – DART will change all bus routes in June to provide service that runs more often all week long! Join us for an open house style event and chat with DART staff about the new routes or receive suppo View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed DART New Routes Open House 5:00pm–7:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: The countdown is on – DART will change all bus routes in June to provide service that runs more often all week long! Join us for an open house style event and chat with DART staff about the new routes or receive suppo
This event is in the "Adults" group Card Club Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others.
This event is in the "Adults" group Woodworking 101 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Adults Members of the Des Moines Woodworking Association will present an introduction to the art of woodworking. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Woodworking 101 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Members of the Des Moines Woodworking Association will present an introduction to the art of woodworking.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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, May 7, 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 May 7 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am–10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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: Jewelry Making Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Bring your fashionable ideas to our jewelry making class and use wire, beads, and other materials to make wearable art to take home. Snack provided for all participants. May 7, 14, 21, 28. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu ASAP Days: Jewelry Making 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Bring your fashionable ideas to our jewelry making class and use wire, beads, and other materials to make wearable art to take home. Snack provided for all participants. May 7, 14, 21, 28.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Editing 101 Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults No matter what you write—fiction or nonfiction, novels or short stories, prose or poetry—your work needs to be edited. But what is editing, and how does it work? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Editing 101 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: No matter what you write—fiction or nonfiction, novels or short stories, prose or poetry—your work needs to be edited. But what is editing, and how does it work? 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 Polk County Conservation: Insects! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Polk County Conservation will teach us about the tiny creatures that make a big difference in our ecosystem. View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Polk County Conservation: Insects! 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: Polk County Conservation will teach us about the tiny creatures that make a big difference in our ecosystem. 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 Art Club : Sun Prints Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. We will learn about artists, techniques, concepts, or art processes that will give us inspiration to make our own art at the library! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 7 2026 Thu Art Club : Sun Prints 6:30pm–7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. We will learn about artists, techniques, concepts, or art processes that will give us inspiration to make our own art at the library! 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 StoryLab 2026 Friday, May 8, 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 May 8 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, May 8, 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 May 8 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, May 8, 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 May 8 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 Study Break with the ARL Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Take a study break at Forest Avenue Library with TheraPets from the Animal Rescue League! With finals approaching, it’s important to manage stress and recharge. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Study Break with the ARL 1:00pm–4:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Take a study break at Forest Avenue Library with TheraPets from the Animal Rescue League! With finals approaching, it’s important to manage stress and recharge. 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 "All Ages" group Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Sneak Preview Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, a story about acceptance and friendship. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, a story about acceptance and friendship. 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 Russian Conversation Club Saturday, May 9, 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 May 9 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 "All Ages" group Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: All Ages Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a Student Harmonica Giveaway and Lesson with Bob Pace. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a Student Harmonica Giveaway and Lesson with Bob Pace.
This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Bikes All Day 5/11 - 5/23 Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Join us at the Central Library to celebrate National Bike Month! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Children" group May 11 - 23 2026 I Spy: Bikes All Day 5/11–5/23 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 National Bike Month! 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.
