This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults 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 th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 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 Required Seats Remaining: 4 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. Fail-a-bration Party! Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: You tried. You missed. You're invited!Anyone who has ever done anything has failed at least once. You didn't learn to walk without falling down a ton of times! It's part of learnin... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Fail-a-bration Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: You tried. You missed. You're invited!Anyone who has ever done anything has failed at least once. You didn't learn to walk without falling down a ton of times! It's part of learning. And that's worth celebrating! 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: Drawing Comics! Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Come work with ASAP Teaching Artist Katey Giblin to develop your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and construct y... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Drawing Comics! 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 Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Come work with ASAP Teaching Artist Katey Giblin to develop your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and construct your own zine. 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 "Children" group. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to chil... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 18 and younger. 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. Book Bites: Fry Bread Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: 📚 Book: Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard🍴 Recipe: Homemade Fry Bread Discover the rich cultural tradition of fry bread while learning to make ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Book Bites: Fry Bread 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: 📚 Book: Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard🍴 Recipe: Homemade Fry Bread 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. Retirement University: Investment and Taxes Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover:- Creating a tax plan- Underst... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Retirement University: Investment and Taxes 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover:- Creating a tax plan
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Board Game Café Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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. The Outreach Project Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 28 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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. Kid's Craft Day: Popsicle Stick Puzzles All Day South Side Children’s Area at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Children Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Popsicle Stick Puzzles All Day South Side Children’s Area Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. 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. Musical Instruments Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/2 Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 1 - 2 2025 Musical Instruments Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/2 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes. On Saturday, 02/15, no appoint... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LEGOs at the Library Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! 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 "All Ages" group. Forest Avenue Friends Soul Food Festival Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Exhibits Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library's annual Soul Food Festival! Meals will be served 11:00-2:00. A la carte and dessert items also available. This is a... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Forest Avenue Friends Soul Food Festival 11:00am - 2:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us for the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library's annual Soul Food Festival! Meals will be served 11:00-2:00. A la carte and dessert items also available. This is a cash only event.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the 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. Astrology & You! How Astrology Affects Everything Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Astrology has been gaining popularity lately, but what is it, and how does it work? Come learn about this ancient and mysterious method of divination, how it has changed over... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Astrology & You! How Astrology Affects Everything 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Astrology has been gaining popularity lately, but what is it, and how does it work? Come learn about this ancient and mysterious method of divination, how it has changed over the millennia, and how it is practiced today. 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. DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt: Awesome Iowans All Day 3/3 - 3/15 South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 3 - 15 2025 Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt: Awesome Iowans All Day 3/3 - 3/15 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Mar 3 2025 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 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 Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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. Technology Basics Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet brows... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Technology Basics 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. 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. ASAP Mondays: Breakdancing Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: ASAP Teaching Artist and B-boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. ... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays: Breakdancing 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: ASAP Teaching Artist and B-boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. Snack provided for all participants. 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. Writers' Workshop 2025 Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults 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. Email your s... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Writers' Workshop 2025 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. Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us at the Forest Avenue Library as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season 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: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us at the Forest Avenue Library as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2025 season.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children 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 fo... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 3 2025 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.