Week Calendar

All Day

Famous Iowans Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/16–8/31

Children

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Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us in the Central Library youth section for a scavenger hunt about famous Iowans! Find all the info cards for a prize!

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/21–8/31

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Find all of the back to school items hidden in the children's area.

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

All Day

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

It's time to go back to school! Collect all the school supply pictures hidden in the library to win a prize! Best for ages 6+

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Lil' Crafts

All Day

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Every week enjoy a different drop-in craft for our littlest readers. From paper bag puppets to process-based art, these activities will help kids combine learning and play using the five simple steps of literacy: read,

10 am

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Samantha, our youth librarian, weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Play, Grow, Learn!

10:00am–11:30am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

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Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join Miss Becky at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.! In good weather we will be outside on the library lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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.

Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Janee for a fun filled storytime! Caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, wiggles 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.

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.

Storytime Disclaimer (2021)

Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool

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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 with Samantha. For youth ages 18 months to 36 months.

Everystep Healthy Start Community Days

10:00am–12:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us outside on the Forest Ave Library's lawn for Everystep's Healthy Start Program! These educational events are for children and families and include experienced staff providing referrals to community resources, Information about health

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Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.

Job seekers help with the Financial Empowerment Center

10:00am–2:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Event Details:

Staff from the Financial Empowerment Center and Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:15am–10:45am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: 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)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement

10:15am–10:45am

Birth-Preschool

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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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am

Birth-Preschool

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Preschool Storytime is back! Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join Miss Janee Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Storytime Disclaimer (2021)

Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.

Glowforge Training

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Tech Central

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program.

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.

Cancelled

Wiggles and Giggles

10:15am–10:45am

Birth-Preschool

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Birth-Preschool

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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.

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.

Maker Day Challenge

10:00am–5:30pm

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.

Tech Central Open House

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Tech Central

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Event Details:

Stop by Tech Central to learn about the creative technologies available with your library card!

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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.

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.

11 am

12 pm

LEGO Wednesday

12:00pm–7:30pm

Children

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Children’s Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Drop in between noon and 7:30 to build with Legos!

1 pm

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (Primary Health Care)

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Primary Health Care will provide COVID-19 MRNA Vaccines for ages 5 and up.

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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.

Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons

1:00pm–3:00pm

Children, Teens

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Prepare for adventure! Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons is for teens and tweens who are ready to play one-off campaigns and meet D&D friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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.

The Outreach Project

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery

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.

Habitat for Humanity (tech test) Marisa Staples and Carson Carey

1:30pm–2:30pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Meeting

Event Details:

tech test

The Outreach Project

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery

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.

2 pm

Free Movie: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

2:00pm–4:30pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Movie Rating

Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in Computer Help @ Central

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Tech Central

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational

Event Details:

It’s never too late to feel comfortable with a computer. Every Wednesday at the Central Library, staff will answer your questions about computer basics like using a mouse, typing, email, document creation and more.&nbsp

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.

Learn to Use the New Public Catalog

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Registration Required

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

The library has a new public catalog! It will now look a little bit different when you search for books and movies. This class will guide you in how to search for items, renew items, place holds, and see which location has the item you want.

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.

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Presents Scott Davis

2:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

Scott Davis will present on the History of the Blues

Disclaimer(s)

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.

3 pm

Typing Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Registration Required

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.

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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.

Raising School Ready Readers

3:30pm–5:00pm

Birth-Preschool

Registration Required

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

*This free ISU Extension course consists of five 90-minute sessions, occurring weekly on Monday afternoons.

4 pm

Level Up!

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming

Event Details:

Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.

Forest VolunTeens

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the Forest Avenue Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our VolunTeens program. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!

Anime Club Special Event: Introduction to Kimono!

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies

Registration Required

Event Details:

For this special Anime Manga Meetup, Chie Schiller, from the Japan America Society of Iowa's Kimono Club, will help us learn all about kimonos, including sharing kimonos from her collection and demonstrating how to wear them!

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.

Nuestra Danza Sin Fronteras

4:45pm–5:45pm

All Ages

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library to explore folkloric dancing! Our special visitor, Isabel Conn from Danza Sin Fronteras will be teaching us some Folkloric steps. Come ready to dance!

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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.

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.

Creative Readers: Grace and Box

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Children and their caregivers can join us at North Side for a reading of Grace and Box by Kim Howard. Afterwards, we will try out our own cardboard box art!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

5 pm

6 pm

Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion

6:00pm–6:45pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Janee for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Storytime Disclaimer (2021)

Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.

DocuWatch: Busy Inside

6:00pm–7:45pm

Adults

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

The Best Documentaries are meant to be shared! Join us for a screening of an intriguing documentary. If you’re dying to discuss, join us the following week for DocuTalk!

Disclaimer(s)

Movie Rating

Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.

Books & Bites

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults

Registration Required

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

This month's book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

Cancelled

RESCHEDULED for September 27: Uncovering Your Poem: Poetry workshop with Des Moines poet Kelsey Bigelow

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Everyone has a story worth sharing, whether you know it or not. It’s a matter of discovering what you have to say and pulling the poem out of it.

Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! Afterwards, we will enjoy a craft or open play together.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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.

Storytime Disclaimer (2021)

Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.

Crafty Readers: Let's Fly a Kite ~ Lectores Artísticos: Vamos a volar una cometa

6:00pm–7:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

Registration Required

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy a bilingual story, decorating a kite, and making friends!

Vengan a la biblioteca para disfrutar un cuento bilingüe, decorar una cometa, ¡y hacer amigos!

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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.

Retro Craft Night: Plastic Canvas Bookmarks

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults, All Ages

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Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Revisit the crafts you loved doing at summer camp or during afterschool programs but with a grown-up twist! This month we will be creating needlepoint bookmarks on plastic canvases while grooving to some classics!

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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.

7 pm

AViD featuring Karin Slaughter

7:00pm–9:00pm

Adults

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visits

Event Details:

Join us for a very special bonus Authors Visiting in Des Moines event featuring Karin Slaughter!

Franklin Avenue Library Opening at 10am Today

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