This event is in the "Children" group Baby Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5–7/6 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 5 - 6 2025 Baby Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/5–7/6 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
This event is in the "Children" group Summer Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7–7/13 Children This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 - 13 2025 Summer Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/7–7/13 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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 Jul 8 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime at Colby Park 10:15am–11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Family Storytime at Colby Park 10:15am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to Colby Park for a special Family Storytime presented by the Franklin Avenue Library! Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors. Disclaimer(s) Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Chef: Smoothie Tasting 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Teen Chef: Smoothie Tasting 3:00pm–4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn how to make delicious dishes.On July 7, we will make and taste different smoothie flavors and rank them to see which flavor is best! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group Science in the Summer: Owl Pellets 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Science in the Summer: Owl Pellets 4:00pm–4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room 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: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready for a program all about...owl puke? Discover how an owl's digestive system works and get a chance to dissect your own owl pellet.Please pre-register for this 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 "Adults" group Reading on the Margins at the Des Moines Art Center 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Reading on the Margins at the Des Moines Art Center 6:00pm–7:30pm Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Reading on the Margins is headed to the Des Moines Art Center! Join us for a tour of the Firelei Báez exhibition and a discussion of Julia Alvarez’s The Cemetery of Untold Stories.
