This event is in the "Teens" group. TeenTober Take-and-Make Bags! All Day 10/3 - 10/17 This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 3 - 17 2022 TeenTober Take-and-Make Bags! All Day 10/3 - 10/17 All Locations Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: All Locations Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Teens! Help us celebrate TeenTober at the library! Stop by any of our six branches to pick up a TeenTober Take-and-Make Bag with fun swag and one piece of a very special community project!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ofrenda Flowers (Flores) 10:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 3 2022 Mon Ofrenda Flowers (Flores) 10:00am - 8:00pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us make paper flowers for our Day of the Dead Ofrenda decorations, which will be on display from October 24 through November 3.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training 10:00am - 11:00am Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2022 Thu Glowforge Training 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Tech Central Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational 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. 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 "Children" group. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 4 2022 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich. Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. 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. After-School Club: Light-up Paper Jack-O-Lanterns 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 4 2022 Tue After-School Club: Light-up Paper Jack-O-Lanterns 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: Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can make a glowing 3-D paper Jack-O-Lantern! We will be using LED lights and circuits to make our pumpkins light up.
This event is in the "Teens" group. DIY Neon Light signs for Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 4 2022 Tue DIY Neon Light signs for Teens 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us at Central Library to learn how to make your own Neon Signs with Electroluminescent wire!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED - Anime/Manga Meetup: Candy Sushi 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 5 2022 Wed Cancelled CANCELLED - Anime/Manga Meetup: Candy Sushi 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: 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 - bring your appetite and learn how to make Candy Sushi! Ages 12-18.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sesión de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2022 Wed Sesión de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Study Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa each Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Binding: Long Stitch Binding 6:00pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2022 Wed Book Binding: Long Stitch Binding 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 long stitch binding with a heavy paper cover. This binding technique is simple but allows for plenty of variation in style and can be adapted to other materials you might like to use at home. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family Art Studio: No Paintbrushes Allowed! 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. Oct 6 2022 Thu Family Art Studio: No Paintbrushes Allowed! 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The whole family can join us at the library to create a one-of-a-kind art project. Bring your imagination and we will provide the 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Halloween Craft Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 6 2022 Thu Halloween Craft Night 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Love both Halloween and crafting? Then let the South Side Library help you get in the Halloween spirit with an evening of easy and "eerie-sistable" crafts. All materials 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. 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.