This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Poetry All Day 4/25 - 4/30 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 - 30 2024 I Spy: Poetry All Day 4/25 - 4/30 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at Central as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area and read some fun poems while you're at it. Find them all to get a prize! 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. I Spy: Poetry All Day 5/1 - 5/4 This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 - 4 2024 I Spy: Poetry All Day 5/1 - 5/4 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at Central as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area and read some fun poems while you're at it. Find them all to get a prize! 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. Justice League vs. Avengers Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/30 - 5/4 This event is in the "Children" group. Apr-May 2024 Justice League vs. Avengers Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/30 - 5/4 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: It's a comic book showdown for the ages! Batman vs. Iron Man, The Flash vs. The Hulk, and Aquaman vs. The Black Panther! All these matchups and more are on display in the library, but who will win?? 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. Kid's Craft Day: Dog Man Finger Puppets All Day This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Dog Man Finger Puppets All Day South Side Children’s Area Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. 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. LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! 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. Star Wars Day-May the 4th be with you! 10:00am - 4:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat Star Wars Day-May the 4th be with you! 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate everything Star Wars! Bring the family and join us for crafts, activities and a scavenger hunt in the children's area from 10 AM to 4 PM. Costumes are welcome! May the Force be with you! 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 "All Ages" group. Ivy + Bean the Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ivy + Bean the Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Ivy + Bean the Musical which is based on the series by Annie Barrows. 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. Drop-in STEM Challenge: Inventions 2:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 2024 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Inventions 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity! This week, dream up your own invention! We will also have plenty of craft supplies out for you to make a model of your invention. 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. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2024 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome. 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. After-School Club: Crochet a Granny Square 4:00pm - 5:30pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 30 2024 Tue After-School Club: Crochet a Granny Square 4:00pm - 5:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school on Tuesdays to enjoy activities in our meeting room.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 29 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! 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: Yayoi Kusama 6:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Art Club: Yayoi Kusama 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Grassy Head Cups 6:00pm - 7:00pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 2 2024 Thu Grassy Head Cups 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled crafting session at the library where participants will create their very own "Grassy Head Cups"! 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.