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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical Sneak Preview

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books...

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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books.

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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.

DMPL Storytelling Festival

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for the third DMPL Storytelling Festival! Experience the oral tradition of storytelling at this all-day event. Enjoy stories, family-friendly activities and more! Featured ...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us for the third DMPL Storytelling Festival! Experience the oral tradition of storytelling at this all-day event. Enjoy stories, family-friendly activities and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues – A History of the Blues

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Description TBDCrossroads: A Journey with the Blues – A History of the Blues 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Description TBD

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues – A History of the Blues

 

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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical Sneak Preview

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical based on the book by Mo Willems.Enjoy the...

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 Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical based on the book by Mo Willems.

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 "All Ages" group.

Alice in Wonderland Sneak Preview

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Alice in Wonderland based on the book by Lewis Carroll.Enjoy the performance ...

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 Alice in Wonderland based on the book by Lewis Carroll.

Enjoy the performance and enter to win free tickets to the play!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.