This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Smurfs Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/21–8/2 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 Jul-Aug 2025 Smurfs Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/21–8/2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am–11:30am South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Love reptiles? Come to the library to meet the animal ambassadors from Spock's Sanctuary, Des Moines' own reptile and amphibian pet rescue! 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 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 Jul 24 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Culinary Arts! 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Have you ever thought about food as art? ASAP Teaching Artist Amy Joens will help us explore 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Better Choices, Better Health: Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions 5:30pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Better Choices, Better Health: Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions 5:30pm–8:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Better Choices, Better Health, also known as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), helps adults and caregivers manage symptoms of chronic diseases like heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, and more. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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 South Side Evening Book Discussion - Big in Sweden 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu South Side Evening Book Discussion - Big in Sweden 6:30pm–7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! This month we'll be reading Big in Sweden by Sally Franson. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Information Desk. 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.
