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 (8/31)	Mon (9/01)	Tue (9/02)	Wed (9/03)	Thu (9/04)	Fri (9/05)	Sat (9/06)
All Day			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Back to School Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/2–9/13 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: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the scavenger hunt sheet and win a prize!
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Drop in: Plant Swap! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Drop in to the East Side Library for a Plant Swap! Bring houseplants or outdoor plants to share — and label them if you can. Don’t have a plant? Come anyway; there will be extras!
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12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled RESCHEDULED TO 9/11/2025: Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join yoga instructor Lily Allen-Duenas for chair yoga at Forest Avenue Library! No experience, mats, or props are needed. Just bring yourself. 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.
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: 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. 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 "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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group Cancelled Resumes 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Event Details: Need to write a resume for the first time? Want some help with editing your current resume? Or do you just want to do a little refining to help you get the job you want?	This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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? 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. 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 "Adults" group Tarot Anatomy: The Minor Arcana Deeper Dive 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: In this workshop, explore the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck. Learn about the four suits, their structure, and how to use these cards in your Tarot practice.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Sticker Factory 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens 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: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Sticker Factory with ASAP Teaching Artist Lunita Eclatt! 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Game On! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens 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: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: It's game on after school at North Side! Hang out in the meeting room with snacks and a wide variety of games. Play Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or enjoy checkers, Connect 4, Exploding Kittens, 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled CANCELLED ASAP Thursdays: Art Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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: Join teaching artist Lydia Nong for this month's ASAP Thursday classes where playfulness and creativity meet. You'll explore art through games! Snack provided for all participants. Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Your Medicare Questions Answered 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the Forest Avenue Library for a workshop about Medicare presented by Marlú Abarca, a SHIIP-SMP Caseworker & Outreach Specialist. 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 "All Ages" group Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2. 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. 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 Why Zoos Exist with the Blank Park Zoo 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Discover the story of Blank Park Zoo, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and how they work together to save species from extinction.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Card Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Ready to own a home but not sure where to start?	This event is in the "All Ages" group Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.