Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All branches will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Take and Make: Bag Charms All Day 1/20–1/22 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 20 - 22 2026 Take and Make: Bag Charms All Day 1/20–1/22 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: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: 📔Pick up a Take & Make craft kit to create your own bag charm! Craft at home or stay to make it in the library—everything you need is included while supplies lasts.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/20–1/24 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 20 - 24 2026 Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/20–1/24 East Side Children's Nook Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children's Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 ASAP Tuesdays: Fantastical Art 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Fantastical Art 3:30pm–4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use your fantastic imagination to create castles, fairy houses, dragon eggs and more with a professional ASAP artist. A snack will be provided for all participants. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Anime Watch Party: Your Name 3:30pm–5:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Anime Watch Party: Your Name 3:30pm–5:30pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us for an anime watch party! This month we are watching Your Name. 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 DOG MAN BINGO! 6:00pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu DOG MAN BINGO! 6:00pm–7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: B-I-N-G-O it's DOG MAN! Join us for a fun night of bingo, crafts and celebrating our favorite hero: Dog Man! BINGO Prizes are tickets to Dog Man the Musical at Civic Center, donated by Des Moines Performing Arts. 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.
