All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
*Registration required.
Monday, July 4
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Tuesday, July 5
Moana Scavenger Hunt
July 5-9 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 AM | 0-18 months | East Side Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15 AM | 0-18 months | Franklin Avenue Library
Duct Tape Art
3:30 PM | Ages 10-18 | North Side Library
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets*
3:30 PM | Ages 6-18 | Central Library
Level Up!
4:00 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, July 6
Moana Scavenger Hunt
July 5-9 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Lil' Crafts
Ages 2-6 | Forest Avenue Library
Choo Choo Train Storytime
10:00 AM | Ages 1-6 | Forest Avenue Library
Toddler Stories, Songs, and Movement
10:00 AM | 18 months-3 years | South Side Library
Toddler Storytime
10:00 AM | 18-36 months | East Side Library
Job Seekers Help with the Financial Empowerment Center
10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15 AM | Ages 0-2 | Central Library
Toddler Stories, Songs, and Movement
10:15 AM | Ages 0-5 | Franklin Avenue Library
LEGO Wednesday
12:00-7:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Drop-In Computer Help at Central
2:00 PM | Adults | Central Library
Yarn Weaving
2:00 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Reading Help for Adults*
3:00 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Family Storytime
6:00 PM | Ages 0-5 | North Side Library
Thursday, July 7
Moana Scavenger Hunt
July 5-9 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Preschool Storytime
10:00 AM | Ages 3-5 | South Side Library
Glowforge Training*
10:00 AM | Adults | Central Library
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM | Ages 3-5 | North Side Library
English Conversation Practice
3:30 PM | All Ages | South Side Library
DIY Stained Glass Window Decorations*
4:00 PM | Ages 5-18 | Central Library
Des Moines Fire Department Obstacle Course and Water Activities
6:00 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Comics*
6:00 PM | Adults | Zoom
Swim Storytime
6:45 PM | Ages 0-6 | Teachout Pool (2601 Hubbell Avenue)
Friday, July 8
Moana Scavenger Hunt
July 5-9 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Maker Day Challenge
Kids and Teens | Forest Avenue Library
Sunshine Storytime
10:00 AM | Ages 0-5 | East Side Library
Family Storytime in the Park
10:15 AM | Kids | Colby Park (6900 School Street)
Fresh Conversations*
10:30 AM | Ages 60+ | North Side Library
The Outreach Project
1:00-3:00 PM | Adults | Central Library
Kids' Book Club: The Smartest Kid in the Universe, by Chris Grabenstein*
3:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
3-D Printed Among Us Dioramas
4:30 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Saturday, July 9
Moana Scavenger Hunt
July 5-9 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Crafternoon
Kids | Central Library
Shrinky Dink Drop-In Art
Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Art Cart: Colorful Suncatchers
Kids | East Side Library
SEEDS and DMPL Present: Swan
10:00 AM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Sneak Preview
10:30 AM | Kids and Families | Franklin Avenue Library
Sunday, July 10
Crafternoon
Kids | Central Library
Green Card Immunization Info
2:00 PM | All Ages | Central Library
Upcoming Events
Moana Scavenger Hunt
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
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.