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 (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Drop-in Craft: Torn Paper Collage! All Day 7/14–7/20 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: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make a summery sailboat scene using a torn paper collage technique! 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 "Children" group Drop-in Craft: Braided Rug Coaster! All Day 7/21–7/27 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: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. Cold drink, hot day? No stress! This week we will be making a coaster out of recycled fabric in the style of a braided rug. 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 "Children" group I Spy: Des Moines Landmarks All Day 7/14–7/20 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: Whether you call Des Moines home or are just visiting for the summer, there are plenty of iconic landmarks to check out. Find all the landmark pictures in the Youth area to earn a 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 I Spy: Butter Sculptures All Day 7/21–7/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Get excited for the upcoming State Fair and celebrate one of the most popular attractions--the butter sculptures! Find all the pictures in the Youth area to earn a prize! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Cancelled CANCELLED Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am–10:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, 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) 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 Wiggles and Giggles 9:15am–9:45am 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: This summer, we'll have two times for Wiggles & Giggles! Join us at the Central Library, at the most convenient time for you, and enjoy 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.
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: This summer, we'll have two times for Wiggles & Giggles! Join us at the Central Library, at the most convenient time for you, and enjoy 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.		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Little Explorers 10:00am–11:00am 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, 3 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! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, Talk. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Kids and families, get excited about amphibians! Discover these fascinating creatures that transform from egg to adult. Join us to learn about amphibians and meet some live ones, with the help of a Polk County naturalist! 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime on the Stage with Des Moines Performing Arts 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event 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: Central Library Room: Central Library Outreach Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Note: Please enter using the Ticket Office entrance on Walnut St, near 3rd St. There will be signs directing attendees on the day of the event. 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. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group School of Adventure: Learn to Play D&D 3:00pm–6:00pm Children, Teens Registration Required 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: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Central Library to learn the ins and outs of Dungeons and Dragons! 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.