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Monday, July 26
Bake Shop Squishies Take-and-Make
July 26-31 | Kids and Teens | Forest Avenue Library (while supplies last)
Kid's Take-and-Make Craft Bag
July 26-31 | Ages 5-12 | South Side Library (while supplies last)
The Outreach Project
1:00-3:00 PM | Adults | Central Library
Mighty Girl Empowerment Series* (Session 3 of 4)
2:30 PM | Ages | Zoom
Summer Science: Fun with Gravity
3:00 PM | Ages 5+ | Colby Park (6900 School Street, Windsor Heights)
Swim Storytime at Nahas Aquatic Center
6:45 PM | Kids | Zoom
Tuesday, July 27
Eric Carle Collage
All Day | Ages 0-12 | East Side Library
Baby Storytime in the Park
10:30 AM | Ages 0-2 | Witmer Park (1610 34th Street)
Conversations & Coffee
12:30 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Rock Buddies!
4:00 PM | Ages 6-12 | Central Library
DMPL Virtual Book Club: I'll Be Gone in the Dark
6:00 PM | Adults | Zoom
Join the Ukulele Craze and Learn How to Play (Session 4 of 4)*
6:30 PM | Adults | Zoom
Wednesday, July 28
Sunshine Storytime
10:00 AM | Ages 1.5-6 | Forest Avenue Library
Storytime on the Go!
10:30 AM | Ages 2-5 | Witmer Park (1610 34th Street)
What Now? Surviving to Thriving in a Pandemic
2:00 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Family Storytime
6:00 PM | Kids | Belle M. Turner Park (800 Jerlynn Avenue)
Thursday, July 29
Sunshine Storytime
10:00 AM | Kids | South Side Library
Family Storytime
10:30 AM | Kids | McHenry Park (1012 Oak Park Avenue)
Pop-Up Fun: Sidewalk Painting
1:00 PM | Ages 6+ | South Side Library
Summer Science: Catapults
3:00 PM | Ages 5+ | Witmer Park (1610 34th Street)
Friday, July 30
Virtual Stories, Songs, and Movement!
10:15 AM | Families | Facebook
The Outreach Project
1:00-3:00 PM | Adults | Central Library
Slime Time
3:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Epic Graphic Novel Club: Sidekicks
4:30 PM | Ages 8-12 | East Side Library
Saturday, July 31
Hula Hooping Fun with Spark Hoop Dance*
10:30 AM | All Ages | North Side Library
Mini Murder Mystery: Murder of the High Wizard
3:00 PM | Adults | Zoom
Upcoming Events
Kid's Take and Make Craft Bag
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.
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.
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.
Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Family Storytime at McHenry Park
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.