This event is in the "All Ages" group Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/28–11/2 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct-Nov 2025 Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/28–11/2 Central Library Gateway Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved 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 "All Ages" group Fall Leaves Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/3–11/8 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 3 - 8 2025 Fall Leaves Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/3–11/8 East Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit East Side Library 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Franklin Offrenda All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 2 2025 Sun Franklin Offrenda All Day Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate a flower in remembrance of someone you have lost in the year 2025. It will be placed on our offrenda near the meeting room.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 8 2025 Sat The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Sneak Preview 10:30am–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: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on the classic book by Barbara Robinson. 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 "All Ages" group Celebración del Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration 4:00pm–6:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 2 2025 Sun Celebración del Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration 4:00pm–6:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Movies, Performances Event Details: Bring your whole family to our Day of the Dead Celebration!Learn about this cultural tradition from Mexico. 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.
