This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 - 29 2024 Summer Vacation Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/23 - 7/29 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 - 29 2024 Summer Vacation Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/23 - 7/29 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: How many different ways can you think of to have fun during summer vacation! Find them all and win an awesome prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 27 2024 Sat Seoulmate Summer - A K-pop Event 1:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library for Seoulmate Summer!, a chance to hang out with other fans, participate in a bunch of activities, and win fun prizes.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. 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. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Fernando Aveiga moved to Iowa from Ecuador, and performs in the band Parranderos Latin Combo. On Mondays in July (except the 1st), 4–5 p.m., he will also lead ASAP Mondays: Drumming classes! 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. Jul-Aug 2024 Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul-Aug 2024 Batman vs. The Rogues Gallery Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/30 - 8/5 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Batman, Robin, and their team of super-powered friends are at the library to face off against Gotham City's most fearsome collection of villains, The Rogues Gallery! Find them all and win an amazing prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mario Kart Tournament 11:30am - 1:00pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Mario Kart Tournament 11:30am - 1:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Go for the gold at North Side! Tweens and Teens ages 8-18 can compete to be the Mario Kart champion in a double elimination tournament. We will also have snacks and board games to enjoy while you are waiting for your turn to compete. 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. Jul 31 2024 Wed Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Taylor Swift Teens: Bracelets & Trivia 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Taylor Swift Teens: Bracelets & Trivia 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Are you ready for it? 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 3 2024 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 3 2024 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration! 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. Aug 6 - 12 2024 Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 6 - 12 2024 Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Travel the world and learn about the amazing countries that make up the Middle East! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Come to the library and create a design with perler beads and we will iron it for you 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 "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. 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. Aug 7 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Taylor Swift Teens - Lyric Art 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 8 2024 Thu Taylor Swift Teens - Lyric Art 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Are you Ready for it? We will use Taylor Swift's poetic universe as we create collages infused with the magic of her lyrics. 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. Aug 13 - 19 2024 Arthur and Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/13 - 8/19 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 13 - 19 2024 Arthur and Friends Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/13 - 8/19 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Hey! What a wonderful kind of week! If you can learn to work and play, you can find Arthur and all his friends hidden throughout the library! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 13 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. 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. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Art Cart 12:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Art Cart 12:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in to North Side to express your creativity! We will have a wide variety of arts and crafts materials for you to explore. 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. Aug 14 2024 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help! 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 "Teens" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Dungeons and Dragons: Learn to Slay with the Dealt Hand 3:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 16 2024 Fri Dungeons and Dragons: Learn to Slay with the Dealt Hand 3:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons by actually playing Dungeons & Dragons! 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Magna-Tiles 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 17 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Magna-Tiles 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month you can build different structures out of Magna-Tiles. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. 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. Aug 20 - 26 2024 Back To School Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/20 - 8/26 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 - 26 2024 Back To School Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/20 - 8/26 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: It's so great to head back to school! Come in to Forest and find all the supplies you need for a successful school year hidden throughout the library! Find them all and win a scholastic prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 20 2024 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Furry Tales 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Furry Tales 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
