This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "All Ages" group Feb 23 - 28 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/23–2/28 All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 - 28 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/23–2/28 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm–7:45pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our fourth annual Winter Puzzle Competition! Spend the night competing against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle. 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat Drop in: Puzzle Swap! 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Drop in: Puzzle Swap! 10:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love jigsaw puzzles? Bring one you’ve finished and trade it for a new challenge! Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts to swap, share, and discover fresh puzzles to enjoy at home. All ages are welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 7 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2–3/7 All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 7 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/2–3/7 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2–3/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2–3/30 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat The Lightning Thief Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 7 2026 Sat The Lightning Thief 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 The Lightning Thief based on the popular book by Rick Riordan. 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 Mar 9 - 14 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/9–3/14 All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 9 - 14 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/9–3/14 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Make n' Mend Meetup 5:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in for a couple hours to work on your latest craft or mending project. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16–3/21 All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16–3/21 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 Spring Clean Book Sale All Day 3/16–3/21 All Ages East Side Library Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 Spring Clean Book Sale All Day 3/16–3/21 East Side Library Outreach Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Outreach Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "All Ages" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Garden Starters 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Garden Starters 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Anyone can grow their own veggies, and it's already time to start planning for your summer garden! 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. 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 Mar-Apr 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/30–4/4 All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar-Apr 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/30–4/4 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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 May 15 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri Board Game Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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 "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 20 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
