This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Craft Night: Clothesline Coasters 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Craft Night: Clothesline Coasters 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Craft Night at the Forest Avenue Library is a great place to spend time with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun activity. Each month will focus on a new craft, and supplies will be provided. 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. Jun 18 2025 Wed NFC's Journey to Home Ownership (J2H) 6:00pm - 7:45pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed NFC's Journey to Home Ownership (J2H) 6:00pm - 7:45pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Ready to own a home but not sure where to start? 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.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 20 - 21 2025 Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt! All Day 6/20 - 6/21 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 20 - 21 2025 Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt! All Day 6/20 - 6/21 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 - 21 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/20 - 6/21 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 - 21 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/20 - 6/21 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Children" group. Jun 20 - 22 2025 Drop-in Craft: Mini Dino Parachutes! All Day 6/20 - 6/22 Children Central Library Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 - 22 2025 Drop-in Craft: Mini Dino Parachutes! All Day 6/20 - 6/22 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will be making Mini Dino Parachutes! Crafts will be set up in the children's area throughout the week while supplies last. 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. 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool, Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony 10:30am - 11:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the East Side Library! Children as young as 3 can learn about and practice playing string instruments with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Board Game Café 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, grab warm drink, 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 "Adults" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming environment for people living with dementia and their care partners, creating a sense of community without the pressure to share in a support group env
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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. Jun 21 2025 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 21 2025 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! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, Talk. 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. Jun 21 2025 Sat Juneteenth Neighbor's Day with DMPL 12:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Central Library Lawn This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Juneteenth Neighbor's Day with DMPL 12:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Lawn Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visits, Educational, Exhibits, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: DMPL celebrates Juneteenth and its theme: Remembering Our History, Releasing the Past, Reshaping Our Future with the following activities: Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Central Library Study Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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. Jun 23 - 28 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/23 - 6/28 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 23 - 28 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/23 - 6/28 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Children" group. Jun 23 - 29 2025 Drop-in Craft: Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies! All Day 6/23 - 6/29 Children Central Library Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 23 - 29 2025 Drop-in Craft: Glow-in-the-Dark Fireflies! All Day 6/23 - 6/29 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will use pony beads to make glow-in-the-dark fireflies. Crafts will be set up in the children's area throughout the week while supplies last. 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. 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. Jun-Jul 2025 Pride Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 6/23 - 7/3 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Pride Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 6/23 - 7/3 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 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) 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens 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. Jun 23 2025 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 this Summer at North Side! Every Monday, drop-in to use our cart of art 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Adventures in Painting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Adventures in Painting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join teaching artist Courtney Work to build your own personal collection of paintings. Each week will focus on a new theme or subject. 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 23 2025 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 acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
