Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Monday, March 18
Origami
March 6-19 | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Painting with Food
11 AM | Kids | East Side Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
East Side Book Discussion Group
2 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Pokémon Bingo
3 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Nintendo Switch Party
3 PM | Kids and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Art 101: Miniature Painting*
6 PM | Adults and Teens | Central Library
Franklin Cinema Club: The Italian Job
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday, March 19
Origami
March 6-19 | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
North Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Cardboard Party
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Level Up!
4 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets
4 PM | Kids| Central Library
Sensory Play Hour
4 PM | Kids | South Side Library
Discovering Des Moines History
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Wednesday, March 20
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00 AM-3:30 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Drop-In Crafternoon: 3-D Pen Designs
2-7 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Art in the Library: String Art*
4 PM | Ages 6-12 | Franklin Avenue Library
South VolunTeens
4 PM | Ages 12-18 | South Side Library
Thursday, March 21
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Glowforge Training*
10 AM | Adults | Central Library
South Side Book Discussion: The Easy Life in Kamusari
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club*
4 PM | Ages 7-11 | Franklin Avenue Library
Dynamic Women - Friends of the Forest Avenue Library
4 PM | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
Teen Tiny Art
5 PM | Teens | East Side Library
Retirement University: Investments and Taxes
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
AViD Presents: Kaveh Akbar
7 PM | Adults | Central Library
Friday, March 22
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Saturday, March 23
I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Little Explorers
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library
Puzzle and Game Café
10 AM-12 PM | Ages 8+ | South Side Library
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10 AM-3:30 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Kid's Art Cart - Puppy Craft
10 AM-4 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library
Adopt a House Plant
1-3 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Puzzle Exchange!
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Community Crafting - Watercolors with Paige and Nikki!*
2 PM | Adults and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Upcoming Events
Origami
I Spy: Travel
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.
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.