Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Roll a Monster Craft Game 10:00am–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Roll the dice to create charming, cheerful, friendly, or goofy monsters using the provided art materials. All ages. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Family Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group 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 "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 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.
11 am
12 pm						This event is in the "Children" group Shrinky Dink Crafternoon 12:00pm–4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in to North Side and create shrinky dink art! You can turn your shrunken design into jewelry, a keychain, or a magnet. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Spring Break Slime 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Kick off Spring Break at North Side by making your own slime to take home. We will have lots of colors and mix-ins to choose from! 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 ASAP Tuesdays: Culinary Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Aprons on, culinary kids! Make (and taste) a different delicious recipe 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Fun With Drawing 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Pick up your pencil and let's have fun with lines, shapes, patterns, and color. Each week we'll make a different drawing project to take home. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Bust a Move! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 "Children" group Creative Readers with Special Guest, Frankie, the therapy dog. 4:00pm–4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Meet special guest Frankie, the therapy dog! She will join us as we read one of her favorite books and do a craft. Afterward, stay and pet, read, and get to know Frankie. Ages 3 and up. 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 "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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Days: Watercolor Painting 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Young artists, here's your chance to learn watercolor painting from a professional artist! Each week focuses on a new skill or technique: blending, texture, color theory, brushstroke technique, and more. Supplies and snacks provided. 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 Teen Maker Meetup - Learn to Crochet! 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an introduction to the basics of crocheting, a popular fiber art. Participants will learn and practice foundational skills in a relaxed setting and receive a crochet hook to keep for continued practice. Disclaimer(s) Age requirement This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Night: Bookmarks 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.