This event is in the "All Ages" group Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2–3/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Iowa History Month: The Unsinkable Meredith Willson Display All Day 3/2–3/30 Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for The Unsinkable Meredith Willson, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 "Adults" group DMPL Digital Drop-In 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Super Mario Day at Franklin 10:00am–4:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Super Mario Day at Franklin 10:00am–4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get ready for the release of the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie with activities in the children's area. Join us for crafts, games, and a special scavenger hunt.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Chef: Walking Tacos 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Teen Chef: Walking Tacos 4:00pm–5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn how to make delicious dishes.Join us over Spring Break to cook taco meat and chop up toppings to make walking tacos. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults" group Franklin Cinema Club – Our Hospitality 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – Our Hospitality 6:30pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: March's film selection is Our Hospitality (1923), Buster Keaton's parody of the Hatfield/McCoy feud is comic gold in this silent film.