This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 - 21 2025 I Spy: Winter Activities All Day 12/8–12/21 Children Central Library Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 - 21 2025 I Spy: Winter Activities All Day 12/8–12/21 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come find pictures (and inspiration!) of fun, classic winter activities in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize! 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 Dec 15 - 21 2025 Bluey Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/15–12/21 Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 15 - 21 2025 Bluey Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/15–12/21 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the 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 Dec 15 - 23 2025 Snowman Scavenger Hunt! All Day 12/15–12/23 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 Dec 15 - 23 2025 Snowman Scavenger Hunt! All Day 12/15–12/23 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 "All Ages" group Dec 15 - 24 2025 Library Scavenger Hunt 12/15/2025 @ 12:00am–12/24/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 15 - 24 2025 Library Scavenger Hunt 12/15/2025 @ 12:00am–12/24/2025 @ 5:00pm 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Drop-In STEM Challenge : Binary Code Ornaments 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Drop-In STEM Challenge : Binary Code Ornaments 2:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at the Forest Ave. Library for a drop-in STEM challenge. Supplies for making Binary Code Ornaments will be available for you to make and take home. 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Jewelry Making 3:30pm–4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Jewelry Making 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your creativity to our jewelry-making class and craft wearable art using wire, beads, and other materials with guidance from a professional ASAP artist. 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Creative Readers: Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Creative Readers: Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas 4:00pm–4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Celebrate the season with cookies & hot chocolate while we listen to a story and create a masterpiece! Meeting Room. Ages 3+ 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy 4:00pm–4:45pm Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy 4:00pm–4:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Event Details: Exploration rovers have been studying Mars for nearly 30 years. 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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 16 2025 Tue Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! 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 16 2025 Tue Embroidered Sweaters 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults East Side Meeting Room Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Embroidered Sweaters 6:00pm–7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Karlie Hunter, owner of Handful of Made, as she guides you through the process of embroidering a sweater with yarn and a needle. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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 "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am–12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am–12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Adults Central Library Conference Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills 10:00am–3:00pm Central Library Conference Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Conference Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 17 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 Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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 17 2025 Wed Women's English Language Practice 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Women's English Language Practice 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join other women who are practicing their English in this casual conversation group. We will chat, share coffee, and learn together in this group moderated by a Forest Avenue Library staff member.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Theater Master Class 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Theater Master Class 3:30pm–4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join us for a fun, interactive program to learn or improve your auditioning, musical theater, and scene acting skills. Led by an ASAP teaching artist, this program is recommended for ages 9–17. 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 "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large 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 "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting (Virtual) 4:30pm–6:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Friends of Forest Meeting (Virtual) 4:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library 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 "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Craft Night: Frosted Luminary 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Craft Night: Frosted Luminary 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
