This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Would you like to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer? Take this required training to learn how! Participants will learn how to use FormLabs free PreForm software to prepare their 3D prints for printing at the libra 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. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! 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. Dec 31 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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. Dec 31 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Dec 31 2024 Tue Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Years Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 2 2025 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: 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. Jan 2 2025 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. 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. Jan 7 2025 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 8-12) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 8-12) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, make art, and play games and oth 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. Jan 8 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 8 2025 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 "Teens" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Imagination Station This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Imagination Station Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Imagination Station 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 "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 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: 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 "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 13+) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Manga Book Club (ages 13+) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, make art, and play games.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 15 2025 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 "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu South Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu South Side Book Discussion 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. Jan 16 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 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: 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 "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 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. Jan 16 2025 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 16 2025 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 "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DSM LGBTQ+ Grief Circle 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Study Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DSM LGBTQ+ Grief Circle 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The DSM LGBTQ+ Grief circle meets in person every third Thursday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm in Study Room 1 at the Central Library located in downtown Des Moines.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 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. Jan 21 2025 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 22 2025 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 "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 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: 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.