This event is in the "Adults" group Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Grocery List Show Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Movies Age Group: Adults Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: The Grocery List Show 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Movies Event Details: Hosted by Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba, The Grocery List Show is a trip to five bustling international grocery stores in America and the communities they serve. 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 STARTING SMART: What You Need To Know Before Launching Your Business Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue 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 28 2026 Tue STARTING SMART: What You Need To Know Before Launching Your Business 6:00pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Art Trading Cards Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Calling all collectors! Join ASAP for a fun trading card workshop, where participants will get to design, print, and create your very own trading cards to play and trade with friends. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 29 2026 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Art Trading Cards 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: Calling all collectors! Join ASAP for a fun trading card workshop, where participants will get to design, print, and create your very own trading cards to play and trade with friends. 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 Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Grow Native: Learning About Seed Banks 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for an engaging presentation on planting native where you will learn what the native seed bank is, how it supports native pollinators, and how community members can plant their own native garden. 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 Glowforge Training Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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 ASAP Days: Cardboard Creations Thursday, April 30, 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 30 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 "Adults" group Women & Money Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Women & Money to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Women & Money 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Women & Money to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group DART New Routes Open House Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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 support in trip planning View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 2026 Fri DART New Routes Open House 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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 support in trip planning
This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club Saturday, May 2, 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 2 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 "Teens" group Franklin VolunTeens Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Age Group: Teens We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for the 2025-2026 school year. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Writers' Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group DART New Routes Open House Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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 support in trip planning View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 5 2026 Tue DART New Routes Open House 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Adults, All Ages 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 support in trip planning
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 "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 "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 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 "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 "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 "Adults" group DART New Routes Open House Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: 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 support in trip planning View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon DART New Routes Open House 1:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: 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 support in trip planning 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. 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 Glowforge Training Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Glowforge Training 5:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
