This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Freedom in Freeform 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library Study Room 1 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Freedom in Freeform 1:00pm–2:00pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 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 "Adults" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Student Harmonica Session with Bob Pace 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Central Library for a fun, hands-on introduction to the blues with local musician Bob Pace. He will guide you through the basics of the "Mississippi Saxophone". 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 "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Yiddish Music with Abe Goldstien 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 4 2026 Mon Yiddish Music with Abe Goldstien 6:30pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, join us for a night of song and stories with accordion player, Abe Goldstien. 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 "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 9 2026 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a Student Harmonica Giveaway and Lesson with Bob Pace.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Blues Storytelling Concert with Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Blues Storytelling Concert with Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Experience the power of the blues through music and storytelling with two of Iowa’s most accomplished performers. 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 "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Tosca 3:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group May 30 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Tosca 3:30pm–4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca. 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 Jun 13 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Of Mice and Men and King Roger 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - Of Mice and Men and King Roger 2:00pm–3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths for an exciting opera preview of American composer Carlisle Floyd's Of Mice and Men based on the Steinbeck novel, and Karol Szymanowski's 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Mini Piñatas with ASAP 10:30am–11:30am Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Mini Piñatas with ASAP 10:30am–11:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Performances Event Details: Express your creativity with the After School Arts Program at North Side! ASAP teaching artist Lunita will lead you through creating your very own mini piñata 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 "Adults" group Aug 30 2026 Sun The Blues Journey: From the Delta to Chicago with Tom Buckmiller & Steve Vasquez 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 30 2026 Sun The Blues Journey: From the Delta to Chicago with Tom Buckmiller & Steve Vasquez 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Discover how the blues traveled from Southern juke joints to the electric sound of Chicago in this lively program of music and storytelling. 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 "Adults" group Nov 8 2026 Sun Blues Music & Stories with Scott Eggleston 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 8 2026 Sun Blues Music & Stories with Scott Eggleston 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join Des Moines musician Scott Eggleston for an engaging program of blues music and storytelling. 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.
