Name: I Spy: Healthy Choices
Start: 2023-12-03
End: 2023-12-16
Location: Central Library

Rosie is spending the 2023-2024 school year prioritizing visits to Drake Early Headstart classes, DMPS preschools, second grade classes and after-school care sites to share the joy of reading. Visit any of our locations and see if you can find Rosie in our children’s areas!

If your school or early education site would like Rosie to visit, please contact Community Engagement Supervisor Ashley Molzen at armolzen@dmpl.org or 515-283-4155.

Rosie Gear

Support the library and show your love for Rosie! Check out our special Raygun store for Rosie shirts, stickers, and more.

Print and share our coloring sheet and bookmarks with the Rosie Readers in your life:

Rosie Coloring Sheet

Rosie Bookmark

Upcoming Youth Events

The Des Moines Public Library hosts FREE kids and family programs. Check out our upcoming events here!

I Spy: Healthy Choices

All Day 12/3 - 12/16

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

As we wrap up 2023, we want to think about ways we can be healthy in the new year. Stop by the children's area for a scavenger hunt highlighting healthy habits to give you some ideas for your New Year's resolutions! And don't forget to visit the C...

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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.

Who Hibernates? Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/4 - 12/16

Library Branch: South Side Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. ...

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Children’s Program

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

Islamic World Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/5 - 12/9

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Learn about the fascinating history and culture of the Islamic World! From it's origins on the Arabian peninsula to it's global reach across the modern world, you can learn about Islamic culture by finding pictures and winning a prize! Best for ages ...

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Children’s Program

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

Stuffy Sleepover Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Event Details:

Bring your stuffy friend to the Central Library to enjoy a fun storytime together before leaving your buddy at the library overnight to get into some mischief! Pick your pal up the following day and see photos of all the shenanigans they get into dur...

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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.

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. ...

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Children’s Program

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

Rotary Rosie Reader Van

Rosie Reader visits are made possible thanks to a grant from the Rotary Club of Des Moines and the support of the Des Moines Public Library Foundation.