This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Freedom in Freeform Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Teens, Adults Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Freedom in Freeform 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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 Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Adults Join us at Central Library for a fun, hands-on introduction to the blues with local musician Bob Pace. He will guide you through the basics of the "Mississippi Saxophone". View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Central Library for a fun, hands-on introduction to the blues with local musician Bob Pace. He will guide you through the basics of the "Mississippi Saxophone". 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 "All Ages" group Yiddish Music with Abe Goldstien Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, join us for a night of song and stories with accordion player, Abe Goldstien. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Yiddish Music with Abe Goldstien 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, join us for a night of song and stories with accordion player, Abe Goldstien. 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 "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 Blues Storytelling Concert with Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Adults Experience the power of the blues through music and storytelling with two of Iowa’s most accomplished performers. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Blues Storytelling Concert with Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Experience the power of the blues through music and storytelling with two of Iowa’s most accomplished performers. 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 "All Ages" group Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Tosca Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Tosca 3:30pm–4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. 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 "All Ages" group Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Of Mice and Men and King Roger Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of American composer Carlisle Floyd's Of Mice and Men based on the Steinbeck novel, and Karol Szymanowski's View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Of Mice and Men and King Roger 2:00pm–3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of American composer Carlisle Floyd's Of Mice and Men based on the Steinbeck novel, and Karol Szymanowski's 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 Mini Piñatas with ASAP Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, Teens Express your creativity with the After School Arts Program at North Side! ASAP teaching artist Lunita will lead you through creating your very own mini piñata to take home. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Mini Piñatas with ASAP 10:30am–11:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Express your creativity with the After School Arts Program at North Side! ASAP teaching artist Lunita will lead you through creating your very own mini piñata to take home. 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 The Blues Journey: From the Delta to Chicago with Tom Buckmiller & Steve Vasquez Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Adults Discover how the blues traveled from Southern juke joints to the electric sound of Chicago in this lively program of music and storytelling. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 30 2026 Sun The Blues Journey: From the Delta to Chicago with Tom Buckmiller & Steve Vasquez 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Discover how the blues traveled from Southern juke joints to the electric sound of Chicago in this lively program of music and storytelling. 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 Blues Music & Stories with Scott Eggleston Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Adults Join Des Moines musician Scott Eggleston for an engaging program of blues music and storytelling. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 8 2026 Sun Blues Music & Stories with Scott Eggleston 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines musician Scott Eggleston for an engaging program of blues music and storytelling. 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.
