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Nature Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/21–4/30

Children

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Find all the nature pictures and receive a prize.

I Spy: Bike Parts

All Day 4/23–4/30

Children

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Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

May is National Bike Month, and we're celebrating with a bike themed scavenger hunt! Find all of the bike parts in the children's area to get a prize!

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Children’s Program

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

DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!

All Day 4/24–4/29

Children, Teens, All Ages

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

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Juega ¡Veo Veo! en Forest Avenue Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño

Play a bilingual I Spy game at Forest Avenue Library, and join us for more fun on Day of the Child on

sábado/Saturday, 4/29

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Children’s Program

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

10 am

Kid's Art Cart

10:00am–5:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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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:

Visit North Side and get creative with a variety of arts and crafts supplies!

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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 Meeting Room

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 us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.!

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Children’s Program

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

Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño!

10:00am–12:00pm

Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances

Event Details:

Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together!

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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.

Art Cart- Poem in Your Pocket

10:00am–4:00pm

Children

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop in and decorate a poem with the supplies provided to share with friends and family. We will even supply the pocket if you don't have one.

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Children’s Program

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

11 am

12 pm

1 pm

2 pm

Dog Man Celebration!

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs

Event Details:

Celebrate our favorite half-man, half-dog, crime-fighting hero with games, crafts, and other fabulous fun at our Dog Man party!

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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.

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.

Children’s Program

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

Food Allergies

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

Nintendo Switch Party!

2:00pm–3:30pm

Children, Teens

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.

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Children’s Program

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

3 pm

4 pm

Creative Readers-From Book to Art!

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children

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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:

Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

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Children’s Program

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

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+.

Kids Pokémon Card Swap

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children

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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards?

Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 7-18.

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Children’s Program

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

Make a Bird Feeder ~ Comederos para pájaros y un cuento bilingüe

4:30pm–5:30pm

Children

Registration Required

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Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Assemble and paint your own bird feeder and start feeding the birds in your neighborhood! We’ll also have a bilingual story and poem about birds.

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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.

Children’s Program

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

5 pm

Creative Readers: "The Legend of Iron Purl"

5:15pm–6:00pm

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 enjoy a story and a hands-on activity every Wednesday evening at North Side!

This week, we will read The Legend of Iron Purl by Tao Nyeu. Afterwards, we will try out finger knitting!

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Children’s Program

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

6 pm

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 us 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!

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Children’s Program

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

Manualidades at Forest: Artist Marissa Hernandez

6:30pm–7:30pm

Birth-Preschool, Children

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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Let’s celebrate Dia del Niño with a special visitor and art activity.

Marissa Hernandez is a muralist/artist from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Children’s Program

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

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