This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2026 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 6 2026 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2026 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works. This group will read and discuss works out loud. Seating is limited.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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 "Children" group Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 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 ASAP Mondays : Bust a Move! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Mar 2 2026 Mon ASAP Mondays : Bust a Move! 4:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: No parking on the dancefloor—show us your moves and learn some new ones in this fun and active class! Snack provided for all participants. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm North Side Children’s Area 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Art Club : 6:30pm–7:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Art Club : 6:30pm–7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. 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.
