This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Winter Activities All Day 12/8–12/21 Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 8 - 21 2025 I Spy: Winter Activities All Day 12/8–12/21 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come find pictures (and inspiration!) of fun, classic winter activities in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Welcome the New Year Take-and-Makes! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Welcome the New Year Take-and-Makes! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Take-and-Make bag full of fun activities and crafts!While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Snowman Scavenger Hunt! All Day 12/15–12/23 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 Dec 15 - 23 2025 Snowman Scavenger Hunt! All Day 12/15–12/23 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 "Children" group I Spy: KPop Demon Hunters 12/22/2025 @ 12:00am–12/24/2025 @ 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 - 24 2025 I Spy: KPop Demon Hunters 12/22/2025 @ 12:00am–12/24/2025 @ 5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come find pictures of your favorite KPop Demon Hunters characters in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your 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: KPop Demon Hunters All Day 12/27–12/30 Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 27 - 30 2025 I Spy: KPop Demon Hunters All Day 12/27–12/30 Central Library Children’s Area Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come find pictures of your favorite KPop Demon Hunters characters in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Little Women Sit & Stitch Tea Party 2:30pm–5:00pm Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Little Women Sit & Stitch Tea Party 2:30pm–5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Event Details: Cozy up for a movie at North Side! Bring your own craft project or try a beginner-friendly embroidery project while watching Little Women (2019, PG). 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 Favorite Character Bingo 3:00pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Favorite Character Bingo 3:00pm–4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for another round of everyone's favorite game, BINGO! This time your BINGO card will be filled with some of your favorite characters. Can you find them all in a row to win 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 Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled CANCELED: Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Cancelled CANCELED: Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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. 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 DIY Cookie Decorating 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 23 2025 Tue DIY Cookie Decorating 4:00pm–5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Visit South Side to decorate your own sugar cookies! With colorful frosting and fun toppings, we’ll provide everything you need to create delicious, one-of-a-kind cookie creations that are unique as you are. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
