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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.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
All Day
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Enjoy our large collection of arts and crafts supplies while you visit North Side!
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
30
2022
Fri
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate You! Join us in the children's area and make a self portrait inspired by the art of Todd Parr's book, Be Who You Are!, using the materials provided. Children's Area and all ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in the children's area and make a leaf rubbing collage with crayons and paper-nature provides all the detail! Children's area and all ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Tech Central
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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
Seats Remaining:
3
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. You can also make an acryl...
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
30
2022
Fri
10:00am - 5:30pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in to East Side Library's Children's Area to create a work of art using perler beads between 10 AM - 5:30 PM. Staff will iron your creation for you to take home!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Visit the children's area any time today to make a spider web from popsicle sticks and yarn!
This is an unstaffed activity. All materials and instructions are provided but children may need assistance from an accompanying adult.
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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.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
1
2022
Sat
1:30pm - 3:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration!
This program happens the first Satur...
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring the whole family and join us at the library to create whatever crazy, silly, strange art you're inspired to make! There are only two rules: it must be "library appropriate" and it must be BAD... so bad that it's good! NO TALENT REQUIRED!
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Amos McGee Misses the Bus by Philip C. Stead. Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 years old to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome. Meeting Room....
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Exhibits,
Movies
Event Details:
Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga!
This week - come dressed in your favorite Cosplay outfit -- and learn cosplay tips from other teens in the Meeting Room! Ages 12-18.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with us! Stop by to learn how to make papel picado and a mini piñata. As supplies last. For All ages
Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Latinx con nosotros! Aprenderemos como hacer papel picado y una mini piñata. Mientra...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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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.
Sep
30
2022
Fri
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Sure, you've made slime, but have you made fluffy slime? It is so cute and squishy! Join us for this classic science experiment and learn about the properties of this strange and wonderful concoction! best for ages 6+ As supplies last!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.
On September 28, we will learn how to create bullet journals. A bullet journal is an easy way to keep yourself organized...
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
27
2022
Tue
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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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. Join local professional poet Kelsey Bigelow to uncover the poem within you and let the ideas take up spa...
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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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 coptic binding. This technique involves stitching bundles of pages, or signatures, directly to the cover. In this second book binding program, we'll talk about preparing a neat cover that sits flat on a shelf, plu...
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
29
2022
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a bilingual story and get crafty with yarn and paper weaving crafts. Meet a special guest weaver from the Des Moines Art Center.
Acompañenos en la biblioteca para disfrutar de un cuento bilingüe y hacer unas manualida...
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.
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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