Week Calendar

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting.

 Friends of the North Side Library Meeting.  New members always welcome.

This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.

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.

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.

Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! 

This month we will be reading and discussing The Ministry of Time by K

Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion!

Memory Cafés provide a welcoming environment for people living with dementia and their care partners, creating a sense of community without the pressure to share in a support group env

In this workshop, explore the Major Arcana cards in depth and learn how to work with these 22 important cards. Practice using easy-to-learn spreads to build your Tarot skills and deepen your practice.

Watch Addams Family Values and enjoy summer camp-themed crafts at this fun movie crafternoon!

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. 

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.

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

Join us for an Android workshop! We'll present the basic functions and features of Android phones. You'll learn about common apps and how to use your device safely and confidently.

Graphics/slides will be presented during the workshop.

Learn how to cook different cuisines from around the world with CultureALL ambassadors!

Are you seeking ways to improve your strength, mobility, heart health, balance, and posture? Learning how to Urban Pole might be a good fit for you! 

No experience needed! Learn a few basic stitches and embroidery tips, then create your own hand embroidered baseball hat to take home. Choose your hat color and design when you arrive. All supplies provided.

Craft Night at the Forest Avenue Library is a great place to spend time with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun activity. Each month will focus on a new craft, and supplies will be provided.

Whether you're a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, come test your reality TV knowledge with others! Join us for a fun, friendly competition covering everything from Survivor to Love Is Blind and beyond.

Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure!