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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Month Scavenger Hunt! All Day 6/23 - 7/3 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. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!					Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day.	This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Craft Day: Blast-Off Rockets All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. 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. Summer Brain Break Bags: Space! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Summer Brain Break Bag full of fun activities and crafts! While Supplies Last
		This event is in the "Children" group. Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/30 - 7/3 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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.
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. 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. 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. Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Train Storytime with Choo Choo Rides 4 U! 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: All aboard at North Side! Meet us in our parking lot to listen to train stories. Afterward, enjoy train rides from Choo Choo Rides for You, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and popsicles! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm 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. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative this Summer at North Side! Every Monday, drop-in to use our cart of art 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 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. Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun. 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. 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. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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. Bird Bonanza: Explore Iowa's Feathered Friends 10:30am - 11:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join Polk County Conservation for a bird-watching adventure like no other! In this fun and interactive session, you’ll get up close to bird mounts and learn about both common and rare birds found right here in Iowa. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-in Firework Painting 10:00am - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Happy 4th of July! Drop-in to North Side to make a painting of the night sky lit up by fireworks. 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. Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. 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! 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group. Amphibians Are Us with Polk County Conservation 11:30am - 12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn all about amphibians with Polk County Conservation at North Side! These smooth, wet creatures undergo an incredible transformation from egg to adult. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Movie Crafternoon: Dog Man (2025) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a screening of Dog Man (2025) based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey! We will provide a related craft and coloring pages to do during the screening. Rated PG. 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 "Adults" group. Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Drop-in to the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Movie Watch Party : Wicked 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movies Event Details: Movie is rated PG. Popcorn and activities provided. 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. 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. ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drama Games, with ASAP Teaching Artist Kyle Chizek 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Wednesdays: Watercolor Painting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Young artists, here's your chance to learn watercolor painting from a professional artist! Each week focuses on a new skill or technique: blending, texture, color theory, brushstroke technique, and more. 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. Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Mondays : Adventures in Painting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join teaching artist Courtney Work to create your own personal collection of paintings in this class. Each week will focus on a different theme or subject. 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. 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. ASAP Thursdays: Culinary Arts! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore food as art with Teaching Artist Amy Joens! Participants will discover the colors, shapes, textures, and tastes of fresh, in-season fruits, vegetables, and herbs straight from the garden. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo! 6:30pm - 7:15pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the South Side Library! Children as young as 3 can learn about and practice playing string instruments with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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. Card Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others.	This event is in the "Children" group. Art Club : Relief Printing 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts and techniques, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.