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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Park-N-Play
10:00am–12:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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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 "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Family Storytime
10:15am–10:45am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for children ages 0–5, this storytime welcomes all ages to join in the fun.
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 "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
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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Tarot Journaling Workshop
2:00pm–3:30pm
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:
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 "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
ASAP Tuesdays: Painting Party
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:
Join ASAP for a group painting party, with a different finished work each week. Drop in once or every week; all supplies and snack 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.
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 "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
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:
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 "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Creative Readers
4:00pm–4:45pm
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:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Trip-trap over the bridge to the children's area and listen to the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett, and enter to win 4 tickets to the Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia's newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and
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 "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Art Cart
4:00pm–7:30pm
North Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies.
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
19
2026
Thu
ASAP Thursdays: Sticker Factory
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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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
18
2026
Wed
Craft Night: Paper Flowers
6:00pm–7:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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:
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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