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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Become a Pokémon master at the Des Moines Public Library! We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon with a systemwide scavenger hunt.
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Scavenger Hunt
All Day
2/17–2/21
East Side Children's Nook
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
YSS Outreach Services
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The YSS team will be providing street outreach services, meal kits that include snacks and water, hygiene kits, survival kits for the weather with gloves and blankets, and central intake assessments.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am–12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10:00am–3:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
DMPL Digital Drop-In
10:00am–11:00am
Franklin Avenue Family Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Family Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Stop by Franklin Ave Library and learn how to use DMPL’s digital resources like Libby, Consumer Reports, Kanopy, and newspapers.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10:00am–3:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Pokémon Party
10:30am–11:30am
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate all things Pokémon at North Side! We will have Pokémon crafts and games for the whole family. Make a paper plate Pokéball, a Pikachu headband, and more!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Board Game Open Play
12:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Freedom in Freeform
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library Study Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Study Room 1
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Mah Jongg 101
1:30pm–4:45pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join the Dealt Hand and learn to play American Mah Jong! This program is designed to give you the basics of how to play, getting you up to speed on reading the tiles, learning how to interpret the scoring card, and then getting you int
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
North Side Book Discussion
2:00pm–3:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
This month we will be discussing Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
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.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Drop-In STEM Challenge : Build a Marble Run
2:00pm–5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at Forest for a Marble Run STEM Challenge! The objective of this challenge is for children to design and build a structurally sound marble run from LEGOs and paper towel tubes.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Drop-In Tech Help
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library Success Center
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
South Side Book Discussion: Happy Land
2:00pm–3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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 Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez! Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues
2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Performances
Event Details:
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for History of the Blues with Tom Buckmiller and Steve Vasquez.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Tarot Journaling Workshop
2:00pm–3:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
This workshop will provide a creative exploration into Tarot through art and journal writing. Dr. Susan Harper will lead you through the basics of Tarot and guide participants through the art of Tarot journaling.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Let's Make Music
3:30pm–4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Let's explore rhythm and music through a variety of instruments, including keyboards and our own voices! February 4, 11, 18, 25. Snack provided for all participants.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Nintendo Switch Party!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.
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 "Teens" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Friends of Forest Meeting
4:30pm–6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
ASAP Thursdays: Sticker Factory
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:
Learn how to design, build, and collect your own artistic, adorable, and/or awesome stickers. We'll even make puffy stickers and a mini-sticker album to keep our creations safe! Supplies and snacks provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
3D Printer Training Class
5:00pm–6:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library.
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Paws and Read with ARL Therapets
5:00pm–7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library.
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.
Age requirement
This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
DMPL & Dragons: Thursday
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
I Don't Swim: Helen Miller Author Visit
6:30pm–7:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Author Visits
Event Details:
Join us for an evening with author, Helen Miller; she will discuss her memoir, I Don't Swim.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Craft Night: Paper Flowers
6:00pm–7:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Craft Night at the Forest Avenue Library is a great place to spend time with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun activity. Each month will focus on a new craft, and supplies will be provided.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare
6:30pm–8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover: - Filing strategies
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