This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 1 - 28 2026 Pokédex Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1–2/28 Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Become a Pokémon master at the Des Moines Public Library! We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a systemwide scavenger hunt. 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Game On! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Game On! 4:00pm–5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: It's game on after school at North Side! Hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a wide variety of games. Play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or enjoy checkers, Connect 4, Exploding Kittens, and more! 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Abby Jimenez Trivia 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Abby Jimenez Trivia 6:00pm–7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate love and romance this month with Abby Jimenez trivia! Join us at the Forest Avenue Library to test your knowledge on the Abby-Verse. Compete as individuals OR teams for the title of WINNER! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm–3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap! 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Noche de Juegos | Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Noche de Juegos | Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners! 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Nintendo Switch Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Nintendo Switch Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 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 "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 "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 101 1:30pm–4:45pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Mah Jongg 101 1:30pm–4:45pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join the Dealt Hand and learn to play American Mah Jong! This program is designed to give you the basics of how to play, getting you up to speed on reading the tiles, learning how to interpret the scoring card, and then getting you int 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 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Family Book Cafe 3:30pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Family Book Cafe 3:30pm–5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs, Gaming, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hang out, connect with others, and discover a new read at North Side's book cafe! We will have cozy beverages, yummy baked goods, games, and book recommendations for the whole family to explore! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 6-18. 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 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 "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm–3:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm–3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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 first Sunday of each month to play. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Game On! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Game On! 4:00pm–5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: It's game on after school at North Side! Hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a wide variety of games. Play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or enjoy checkers, Connect 4, Exploding Kittens, and more! 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 Mar 4 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Noche de Juegos | Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Noche de Juegos | Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners! 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 Mar 16 2026 Mon Demon Slayer Escape Room 6:30pm–7:15pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Demon Slayer Escape Room 6:30pm–7:15pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! 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. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 17 2026 Tue The Dealt Hand presents School of Adventure: Advanced Placement! 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 17 2026 Tue The Dealt Hand presents School of Adventure: Advanced Placement! 3:00pm–6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: The town of Hampton is under siege! 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Mah Jongg 101 5:30pm–7:45pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Mah Jongg 101 5:30pm–7:45pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join the Dealt Hand and learn to play American Mah Jong! This program is designed to give you the basics of how to play, getting you up to speed on reading the tiles, learning how to interpret the scoring card, and then getting you int 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.
