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Bake Shop Squishies Take and Make

All Day 7/26 - 7/31

Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Squishy, floofy, cutie pies! Paint your take-home Kawaii squishies and feast your eyes on some bakery-themed coloring sheets. As supplies last! ...

Kid's Take and Make Craft Bag

All Day 7/26 - 7/31

Library Branch: South Side Library

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the South Side Library to grab a Kid's Take and Make craft bag filled with supplies to make and create at home! These bags are available while supplies last! For youth ages 5-12. ...

Sunshine Storytime

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:

Kids and families! Join Miss Becky outside at Forest Avenue Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn und...

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.

CANCELLED Storytime on the Go!

10:30am - 11:00am

Cancelled

Cancelled

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

*PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HEAT ADVISORY.* Join Miss Donna at Witmer Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Toddler and Preschool Storytime. We will listen to books, sing songs and move our bodies to music. Story Time on...

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.

What Now? Surviving to Thriving in a Pandemic

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Licensed therapists, Diane and Andrea, will talk about ways to manage feelings related to the changes caused by COVID-19 and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus caused Iowans to quickly adjust to a new ...

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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.

Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Alicia at Belle M. Turner Park for stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! The library will provide yoga mats for seating, but you are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to the park. Following storytime, t...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.

Sunshine Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am

South Side Library Lawn

Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Library Lawn

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Kids and families! Join Miss Janee outdoors at South for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn under the trees! All ages are welco...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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Binge-then-Read: Travel-Inspired Reads

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Library News and Publications

Download Our Newsletters and Publications

Engage - March/April 2020

Download our Annual Report

Insight - Summer 2021

Bake Shop Squishies Take and Make

Bake Shop Squishies Take and Make

Kid's Take and Make Craft Bag

Kid's Take and Make Craft Bag

Sunshine Storytime

Sunshine Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Outdoor Program

CANCELLED Storytime on the Go!

Cancelled

CANCELLED Storytime on the Go!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Outdoor Program

What Now? Surviving to Thriving in a Pandemic

What Now? Surviving to Thriving in a Pandemic

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program

Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park

Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Inclement Weather

Sunshine Storytime

Sunshine Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Latest Blog Entries

DMPL Podcast: Graphic Novel Book Picks

Binge-then-Read: Travel-Inspired Reads

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