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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
All Day 10/3 - 10/17
All Locations
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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!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
22
2022
Sat
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:
It's pumpkin time! Come spend some time at the library and make a paper strip pumpkin to take home. Children's Area and all ages are welcome.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
17
2022
Mon
10:00am - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
20
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
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
18
2022
Tue
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall. 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.
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
18
2022
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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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 join us for a trip to the Upside Down. We will enjoy Stranger Things inspired STEM activities, crafts, and snacks!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
18
2022
Tue
Cancelled
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Exhibits
Event Details:
Join us at South for our Kid's Maker Lab - a program for kids ages 6 to 12 - to explore science concepts and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities.
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.
Oct
19
2022
Wed
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
This month we will be creating miniature animals out of glass gems.
Art in the Library is for children ages 6-12 and requires preregistration.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
19
2022
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Come to Central Library to make your very own spooky terrarium fairy garden. We'll provide all the supplies for you to create your very own miniature garden with a spooky-season twist! Best for ages 5 and up.
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
19
2022
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Join us every month at the Forest Avenue Library as we learn about art from around the world and complete a craft related to what we've learned. This month's activity is Greek Pottery. Ages 10+.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
20
2022
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 2
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Love anime and manga? Want to nerd out about it with other people who love it, too? Then join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things anime and manga, do crafts, play games, watch anime, and more!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
20
2022
Thu
4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join Sam to make a monster notebook! Will you use it as a journal, for school, or to keep track of your monster slaying adventures?? It's up to you!
The East Side Library is on DART Route #17.
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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.
Oct
21
2022
Fri
4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Children and their caregivers can try their hand at different types of 3-D art at North Side. Try out 3-D pens, Wikki Stix, origami, and more!
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2022
Mon
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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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 guides participants in creating Jack-o-Lantern Jars! We’ll start with a basic pumpkin design then get creative from there! Materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
18
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,
Educational
Event Details:
Tap into your creative talents and abilities as you explore the art of storytelling with professional storyteller Bettie Jane Bibler.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2022
Wed
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Study Room 1
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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 evening in October to make paper flowers and other decorations for our Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 26 throu
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.
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