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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
3
2022
Sun
All Day
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Stop by the children's area at Central Library to explore, create, and play! This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child. Supplies are limited.
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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.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Find all the hidden characters from the movie Moana to win a prize! Best for ages 6+
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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.
Jul
9
2022
Sat
All Day
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Stop by the children's area at Central Library to explore, create, and play! This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child. Supplies are limited.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
6
2022
Wed
10:00am - 10:30am
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join Miss Becky at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.! Family Storytime is aimed at children ages 18 months-6 years old, but all a...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
8
2022
Fri
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Library Lawn
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Sunshine storytime is back! Children and their caregivers can join Miss Sam on the library lawn for stories, songs, and activities!
In the case of inclement weather, this storytime will move indoors to the meeting room.
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Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors. Attendees must obey all signage and follow current mask mandates and social distancing guidelines from the city of Des Moines.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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.
Jul
8
2022
Fri
10:00am - 5:30pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
8
2022
Fri
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to Colby Park at 10:15 AM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors.
In case of inclement weather, this event w...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors. Attendees must obey all signage and follow current mask mandates and social distancing guidelines from the city of Des Moines.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
9
2022
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Come ready to stretch, dance, and learn the beginner steps of ballet at Forest Avenue Library! SEEDS Youth Creative Development will host this free class every second Saturday of the month from 10-11AM. School-age kids will expe...
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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.
Jul
9
2022
Sat
10:00am - 4:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop in to North Side to enjoy Shrinky Dink art! Create your design and we will shrink it for you. We'll have supplies for you to create earrings, a keychain, or a zipper pull charm with your art.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
9
2022
Sat
10:00am - 5:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the children's area to make a colorful suncatcher using contact paper and tissue paper!
This is an unstaffed activity. All materials and instructions are provided.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
9
2022
Sat
10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, based on the classic children's book.
Enjoy the performance and register to win free tickets to the play!
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
6
2022
Wed
12:00pm - 7:30pm
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Drop in between noon and 7:30 to build with Legos!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
5
2022
Tue
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness,
Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet! Kids will each get 15 minutes to spend reading and interacting with a live, certified pet-therapy animal.
Engaging with animals is a great way to boost...
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.
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
8
2022
Fri
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join Sam for a discussion of The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein. We'll also make a craft and have some fun with jellybeans!
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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.
Jul
5
2022
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Gaming
Event Details:
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
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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.
Jul
7
2022
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Join us at Central Library to make our own stained glass window decorations. This is fun for all ages and levels of artistic ability!
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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
8
2022
Fri
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Set the sus' scene at Forest Avenue Library! We will be building and painting our own mini dioramas showing a happy crew or a villainous imposter. Use 3-d printed crewmates to stage your game! As supplies last! Best for ages 8...
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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
6
2022
Wed
6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! Afterwards, we will enjoy a craft or open play together.
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Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Storytime Disclaimer
Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
7
2022
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Library Lawn
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Beat the heat at the library with the Des Moines Fire Department! Try your hand at a fire safety obstacle course and enjoy some water games. Wear sunscreen and a swimsuit, and bring a towel!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
7
2022
Thu
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Sam at the Teachout Pool for a swim storytime! We will read a story, then you'll have time for a quick dip to cool off. Half price admission, thanks to our friends at Parks and Recreation.
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