This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a kite shaped like a bird. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. 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. The African American Museum of Iowa Presents Black Ag and Farmers Series: Part Two 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun The African American Museum of Iowa Presents Black Ag and Farmers Series: Part Two 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the African American Museum of Iowa for part two of a three-part series. Part two will focus on African American carceral farming and husbandry with presenter, Dr. Negus Rudison-Imhotep. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 2:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 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, get creative with our arts and crafts 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 "Adults" group. Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. May 21 2024 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Summer VolunTeen Orientation 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2024 Thu Summer VolunTeen Orientation 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours over the summer? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library this summer.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Discovering Des Moines History 5:30pm - 6:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2024 Tue Discovering Des Moines History 5:30pm - 6:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Interested in learning about the history of our great City? Or learning about your little corner of it? DMPL is offering free bimonthly presentations on Des Moines’ fascinating past.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art 101: Charcoal Portraits 6:00pm - 7:30pm Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Art 101: Charcoal Portraits 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as we dive into charcoal portrait drawing. Learn about concepts such as facial features, perspective, lighting and more! Basic materials such as paper, charcoal, and erasers will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cicadas 2024! 6:30pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 22 2024 Wed Cicadas 2024! 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Dive into the fascinating world of cicadas alongside ISU Polk County Extension and Outreach Natural Program Coordinator, Gina Buelow! 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.