This Week at DMPL

Come find pictures (and inspiration!) of fun, classic winter activities in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Bluey Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/15–12/21

Children

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational, Gaming

Event Details:

Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 12/15–12/23

Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens

Library Branch: South Side Library

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

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!

Library Scavenger Hunt

12/15/2025 @ 12:00am–12/24/2025 @ 5:00pm

All Ages

East Side Rosie's Nature Nook

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Play & Learn

Event Details:

Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am–10:00am

Birth-Preschool

Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

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.

Children’s Program

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

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

North Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Park-N-Play

10:00am–12:00pm

Children

East Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.

Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills

10:00am–3:00pm

Adults

Central Library Conference Room 1

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Conference Room 1

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Event Details:

Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!

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.