This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ninja Turtles Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/19 - 9/24 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 19 - 24 2022 Ninja Turtles Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/19 - 9/24 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all the ninja turtles hiding around 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 23 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Robotics - Building and Coding with Legos 2:00pm - 3:15pm Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 24 2022 Sat Robotics - Building and Coding with Legos 2:00pm - 3:15pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: In this hands-on session led by students and coaches of C3 Robotics team, students will learn about robotics, programming concepts, and terminology focused on introduction to coding and LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics for students participating in 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Encuadernación de libro: manualidad para adultos en español 2:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2022 Sat Encuadernación de libro: manualidad para adultos en español 2:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: ¡Ven a la biblioteca Forest Avenue para aprender como encuadernar un libro usando costuras y cinta para libros! 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. After-School Club: Banned Books Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 20 2022 Tue After-School Club: Banned Books Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: It’s Banned Books Week! Celebrate the freedom to read through art. We will be making collages using images of banned and challenged books. For ages 10-18.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Level Up! 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 20 2022 Tue Level Up! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Conference Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference 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+.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Monarch Butterfly Tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 20 2022 Tue Monarch Butterfly Tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Lawn Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids and families can learn about the monarch butterflies in this special program at Central! Join Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Van Roekel as he shares information about monarch butterflies. 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. 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. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group. South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 21 2022 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library with Miss Janee for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Minions Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 22 2022 Thu Minions Party 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: Every villain needs their minions. Join us for a celebration of these little rascals with Minion Oreo and twinkie dipping and shrinky dink keychains. best for ages 6+ As supplies last! 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art 101: Fall Watercolors 5:30pm - 7:30pm Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2022 Mon Art 101: Fall Watercolors 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as he introduces participants to painting with watercolors with a focus on fall themes. Basic materials such as paint, brushes, and paper will be provided. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Binding: Open Spine Binding with Book Tape 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2022 Wed Book Binding: Open Spine Binding with Book Tape 6:00pm - 8:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come learn to bind a book using non-adhesive book tape and stitching! We'll learn a common, sturdy process for producing an attractive hand-bound book. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge 6:30pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 22 2022 Thu Family STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month's program involves building a bridge that is strong enough to hold 100 pennies. Bring your creativity and we will provide the materials. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.