This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 - 18 2024 I Spy: Bikes All Day 5/5 - 5/18 This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 - 18 2024 I Spy: Bikes All Day 5/5 - 5/18 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: It's National Bike Month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize! 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 - 18 2024 May Flowers Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/6 - 5/18 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 - 18 2024 May Flowers Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/6 - 5/18 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 - 18 2024 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/14 - 5/18 This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 - 18 2024 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/14 - 5/18 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Come and learn about leading figures from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community and their history with our scavenger hunt in the children's area! Find them all and win a wonderful prize! Best for ages 6+ 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. May 16 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! 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. May 16 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 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. May 16 2024 Thu Anime Bingo 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 16 2024 Thu Anime Bingo 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for Anime BINGO! Get your favorite anime characters all in a row to win a prize and meet others who love to watch and talk about anime, too! Ages 8-18
This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will chat about the book and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book! Registration Required. 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. May 16 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 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: 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 third Thursday of each month to play, but 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. May 16 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? 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 "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu CANCELLED STEAM Cart Challenge: Projectile Launchers 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu Cancelled CANCELLED STEAM Cart Challenge: Projectile Launchers 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: This event has been cancelled. Look for more STEAM cart challenges this summer! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. May 18 2024 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 18 2024 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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. May 18 2024 Sat FRIENDS of the North Side Library Plant Sale 10:00am - 2:00pm North Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2024 Sat FRIENDS of the North Side Library Plant Sale 10:00am - 2:00pm North Side Library Lawn Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Looking to perk up your yard? The FRIENDS of the North Side Library are selling perennial plants. 10am-2pm or sold out. All purchases support the North Side Library. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 18 2024 Sat LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 18 2024 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 "Children" group. May 19 - 26 2024 I Spy: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month All Day 5/19 - 5/26 This event is in the "Children" group. May 19 - 26 2024 I Spy: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month All Day 5/19 - 5/26 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize! 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. May 19 2024 Sun The African American Museum of Iowa Presents Black Ag and Farmers Series: Part Two 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun The African American Museum of Iowa Presents Black Ag and Farmers Series: Part Two 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the African American Museum of Iowa for part two of a three-part series. Part two will focus on African American carceral farming and husbandry with presenter, Dr. Negus Rudison-Imhotep. 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 "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Calligraphy 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Calligraphy 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Tome Hope started studying calligraphy over 20 years ago at the University of Iowa. She started her calligraphy business, Ink & Oak, in 2013, and has been a teaching artist at the Des Moines Art Center since 2017.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 - 22 2024 Take and Make: Seed Bombs All Day 5/20 - 5/22 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 - 22 2024 Take and Make: Seed Bombs All Day 5/20 - 5/22 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by and pick up the materials to create your own seed bombs. For more inspiration, use your library card to access crafty videos on Creativebug. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 - 25 2024 Awesome Pets Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/20 - 5/25 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 - 25 2024 Awesome Pets Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/20 - 5/25 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 20 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 20 2024 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) 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. 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. May 20 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 20 2024 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. May 20 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery 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 "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon East Side Book Discussion Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon East Side Book Discussion Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Please join us for our monthly book group where we will discuss The Secrets we Kept by Lara Prescott. Book Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Hip Hop Dance 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Hip Hop Dance 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, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist Mia of Creative Netwerk. 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.