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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a State Fair-style "butter" sculpture using yellow Play-Doh. Create your family friendly entry using current events, themes from your favorite book, movies/television, or clever puns! Cow sculptures welcome but not required.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
All Day 7/19 - 7/20
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Beat the clock with our minute to win it bags. Each take home kit includes goofy challenges which will crack you up as you try to finish in under a minute. As supplies last!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Day 7/19 - 7/23
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join is for a challenge all week in the Rosie's Ocean children's area! Each day there is a different prompt for you to create something cool out of Legos. Challenge yourself to create something different, or just stay and build for awhile...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the South Side Library to grab a Coloring Take and Make craft bag filled with posters, bookmarks and other fun items to color and doodle at home! These bags are available while supplies last!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by curbside or inside the Central Library to pick up a Fairy Garden Kit to make at home with your family! These kits are suitable for children ages 4-12 and will contain some small parts that should have adult supervision. No lar...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Jennifer at Riley Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Baby Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chair for rhymes, bounces, puppets, and more out on the grass!
Baby Storytime is recommended for children ages 0-2 years...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Becky outside at Forest Avenue Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn und...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Donna at Riley Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Toddler and Preschool Storytime. We will listen to books, sing songs and move our bodies to music. Story Time on the Go is recommended for children ages 2-5 years ...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Janee outdoors at South for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn under the trees! All ages are welco...
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Alicia at McHenry Park for stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! The library will provide yoga mats for seating, but you are also welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to the park.
Following storytime, there wil...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jul
23
2021
Fri
10:15am - 10:45am
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Jennifer at 10:15 AM on Facebook for a special virtual storytime. We will be reading the Sesame Street book Comfy-Cozy Nest to coincide with summer events hosted in partnership with the Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids and Ses...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2021
Sat
11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly member's meeting.
If you are looking for a wonderful way to support the Franklin Avenue Library, consider becoming a Friend!
The purpose of the Friends of the Fr...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
12:00pm - 1:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join us for our Friends of the North Side Library meeting. New members welcome.
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners at Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks! Activities are provided to prompt and encourage conversatio...
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-by the South Side Library for our Pop-Up series of fun activities! This week, drop-by the library to make and take artwork outside on the Library Lawn. Use our supplies to make any creation you choose! For youth Ages 5-18.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
19
2021
Mon
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Are you a mighty girl*? Ready to become a mighty woman but have questions? Then join DMPL and community experts to get your questions answered in this four-session series. Know your body, know yourself, and get empowered!
Session topics ...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Bring your children and dance and move your body outdoors on the West Lawn at Forest Avenue Library! Join us and fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins of Grace Fitness for a 30-minute workout session for the whole family! No equipment needed. All ages welc...
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
19
2021
Mon
3:00pm - 6:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Monday, July 19 from 3 - 6 PM we are hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the North Side library in partnership with Primary Health Care. Anyone age 12 and over can come to the library to get vaccinated. You will recieve your first dose at ...
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.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
31
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start? Join us as we learn the basics of how to get started ...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Make a Colorful Shape Collage. Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna at Riley Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free, creative program where kids will explore various materials to bring their artwork to life. You may...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
4:15pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM at the Central Library in Meeting Room 3.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
19
2021
Mon
6:00pm - 6:45pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Back by popular demand! Join us for another round of bubble fun with Backyard Science: Bubble Wands at South! Families will learn how to assemble a large bubble wand use our bubble solution to test out their wands on the...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
19
2021
Mon
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Joel Van Roekel, supervisor of environmental education for Des Moines Parks and Recreation, will speak about the native plant species and the benefits they provide in the natural landscape that surrounds the Franklin Avenue Library. This is an o...
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to Riley Park at 6:00 PM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and join Miss Donna as she reads stories and sings songs in the great outdoors.
In case of rain, th...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish !
¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español !
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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
20
2021
Tue
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library's soprano ukuleles with your library card. Natalie Steenson will facilitate this 4-week class, t...
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Storytime for July 21st is cancelled. We hope to see everyone next week!
Join Miss Alicia at Belle M. Turner Park for stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! The library will provide yoga mats for seating, but you are welco...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Let's Watercolor!
DMPL Librarian and artist, Fueche will be teaching participants how to do a basic watercolor image. This is our first hybrid event with half the class online and half the class in person. Brushes, paint, and paper are inclu...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
21
2021
Wed
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Let's Watercolor!
DMPL Librarian and artist, Fueche will be teaching participants how to do a basic watercolor image. This is our first hybrid event with half the class online and half the class in person. Brushes, paint, and paper are inclu...
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Global Greens is an urban agriculture program that reconnects New Americans with the land by offering a spectrum of gardening and farming opportunities. Global Greens connects more than 150 families each year to community gardening plots and manages ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
22
2021
Thu
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with the DSM Book Festival's DSM Book Club to cohost its online book discussion.
The DSM Book Club is an online sharing session designed to showcase Des Moines' favorite reads. This club will ...
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