Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/11)	Mon (2/12)	Tue (2/13)	Wed (2/14)	Thu (2/15)	Fri (2/16)	Sat (2/17)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/5–2/17 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Complete the scavenger hunt in the youth area and receive a prize.
	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Black History Month - Influential Figures All Day 2/11–2/18 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: It's Black History Month! Visit the Central children's area to learn about Black influential figures! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Fun with Folktales Take-and-Make Bags! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Pick up a folktales-themed take-and-make bag at South Side Library! Each bag contains a folktale, an activity, and suggestions for great books to read after you finish. Every month we'll have a brand new bag with a brand new folktale to enjoy!	This event is in the "Children" group Princess and the Frog Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/13–2/17 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join Tiana, Naveen, and all their friends from the bayou who have taken over the library! Can you help us find them all and maybe whip up a quick gumbo to win a bon pri (that's "great prize" in haitian creole)? Best for a 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Valentine's Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/12–2/17 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group Simple Steps Series: READ 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: There are 5 simple steps you can do with your child to create early literacy and learning success. Join us as we explore the simple step of READ. It is never to early to start sharing books with your child. 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 "Children" group Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! 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. 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 "Children" group Kindness Day Craft 10:00am–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Kindness Day! Create a hug with a little note to brighten someone's day. All ages welcome, materials provided in the children's area.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Drop In: Diversity Heart 1:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the East Side Library to weave together a Diversity Heart to celebrate Black History Month and Valentines Day! 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. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-in Crafternoon: Heart Art 2:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity! This week, enjoy heart-themed crafts! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Magical Winter Ball 2:00pm–3:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear ye, hear ye! You are invited to South Side's Magical Winter Ball! Put on your favorite outfit or costume and come to the library, where you'll have the chance to meet a princess, do fun crafts and activities, and listen to stories! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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, 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. 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 Pokémon Party 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: Celebrate all things Pokémon at North Side! Enjoy snacks, crafts, and other Pokémon-themed activities for the whole family! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
4 pm		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Furry Tales 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! 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 Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm–4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will chat about the book title chosen and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book!
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Drop In: Origami Bookmarks 5:00pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Everybody needs a bookmark! Stop in the Children's Area to make an traditional origami bookmark! We will provide origami paper and directions. 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo 6:30pm–7:15pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Performances Event Details: The Des Moines Civic Music Association and the Des Moines Symphony Academy are visiting South Side Library with an "Instrument Petting Zoo"! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.