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 (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Dinosaurs All Day 11/11–11/24 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: Come to the Central Youth area to find all the dinosaurs! Read about our prehistoric pals, and when you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to pick out your prize! 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 Drop-in Craft: Corn Necklace All Day 11/18–11/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Did you enjoy corn this summer? What about popcorn while watching a movie? The corn we eat today was first discovered and grown by Native Americans. 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10 am					This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. 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 "Adults" group Novel November Write-In 10:30am–4:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Skip the scramble for outlets at coffee bars and come to the library to connect with your fellow writers or to write individually! Feel free to stay all day or just stop by for a quick visit. 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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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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.
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3 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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 Central gets creepy with Jasper Rabbit! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Jasper Rabbit is coming to Central, and things are getting creepy! We'll read together, make a craft, and you can have your picture taken with Jasper! 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. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art 101: Oil Painting Still Life 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join artist and staff member Fueche Vang as he guides participants in painting still life using oil paints. Explore concepts such as under drawings, layering, and blending. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Asian Cooking With CultureALL 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to cook different Asian cuisines with CultureALL ambassadors! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.