This event is in the "Children" group. Yaro Dance Company Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for a Dance Sampler! Learn about different styles of dance and watch short performances by the dancers from Yaro Dance Company led by Ami Yaro from the Iowa Ballet Academy.... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Yaro Dance Company 3:00pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a Dance Sampler! Learn about different styles of dance and watch short performances by the dancers from Yaro Dance Company led by Ami Yaro from the Iowa Ballet Academy. 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 "Teens" group. Anime Club Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens Event Details: Are you a fan of anime or curious about what it's all about? Join us and make new friends as we view an episode of an anime show, talk about anime and manga, and have snacks! This ... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Are you a fan of anime or curious about what it's all about? Join us and make new friends as we view an episode of an anime show, talk about anime and manga, and have snacks! This program is intended for teens 13 years and older. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. K-pop Meet Up Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snack... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa - Special Book Discussion Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot on a series of programs aimed at having important community c... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa - Special Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot on a series of programs aimed at having important community conversations about poverty and its effect on Iowa. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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. Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine S... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine Storytime will be held in the meeting room. 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. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults 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. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. Family... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 26 2024 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 us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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.  ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 26 2024 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Come to North Side to learn about zoos and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come to North Side to learn about zoos and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo! 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. Intermediate Ukulele Camp Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson wil... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Intermediate Ukulele Camp 1:30pm - 2:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Large Study Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwar... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Large Study Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Large Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Art in the Summer: Under the Sea Watercolors Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Visit the library and design a multi-layered work of art that combines pastels, watercolors, and salt to create a beautiful underwater picture. For children ages 6 and... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Art in the Summer: Under the Sea Watercolors 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the library and design a multi-layered work of art that combines pastels, watercolors, and salt to create a beautiful underwater picture. For children ages 6 and up. 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. Grishaverse Meet-Up Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs Age Group: Teens Event Details: Whether you prefer the rough streets of Ketterdam and impossible heists with the Crows, or the court intrigue and legends of Ravka, come to South Side Library to nerd out with othe... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Grishaverse Meet-Up 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs Event Details: Whether you prefer the rough streets of Ketterdam and impossible heists with the Crows, or the court intrigue and legends of Ravka, come to South Side Library to nerd out with other fans of Leigh Bardugo's Gishaverse series!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! Using Art Activity cards of her own design, teaching artist Aminah will take you on a journey through the art of the Des M... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! 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. Hunt a Killer: Moon Summit Episode 2 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a multi-week investigation! This game will have six episodes. This is Episode 2, you will need to have played Episode 1. A graduate student appears to have died f... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Hunt a Killer: Moon Summit Episode 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join us for a multi-week investigation! This game will have six episodes. This is Episode 2, you will need to have played Episode 1. 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. The Varsity Cinema Book Club: Forbidden Planet Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8:30pm - 10:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with The Varsity Cinema for The Varsity Cinema Book Club. Read the book. Watch the movie. Discuss them both! This month, we will b... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed The Varsity Cinema Book Club: Forbidden Planet 8:30pm - 10:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with The Varsity Cinema for The Varsity Cinema Book Club.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool 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, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 27 2024 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, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. &nbs... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 27 2024 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: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. 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. Preschool Storytime Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Intermediate Ukulele Camp Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class. Natalie Steenson wil... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Intermediate Ukulele Camp 1:30pm - 2:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Already have some experience playing the ukulele? This is the camp for you! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side's soprano ukuleles for the class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, June 27, 2024 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. Jun 27 2024 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. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, June 27, 2024 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2024 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 7-18. 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. Family Storytime at Grandview Park Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: The whole family can come to open shelter at Grandview Park at 6 PM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for storie... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2024 Thu Family Storytime at Grandview Park 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to open shelter at Grandview Park at 6 PM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. 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. 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. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.