This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Simple Steps Spot: Dot Marker Painting! All Day 2/7 - 2/13 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 7 - 13 2022 Simple Steps Spot: Dot Marker Painting! All Day 2/7 - 2/13 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the library and enjoy an activity that highlights one of our 5 Simple Steps to early literacy skills. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Explore Visual Black History All Day 2/1 - 2/25 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 1 - 25 2022 Explore Visual Black History All Day 2/1 - 2/25 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Drop by the Forest Avenue Library to look at photo books, graphic novels, and other visual records of Black history. These books are available to check out year-round! Disclaimer(s) Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/7 - 2/12 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 7 - 12 2022 Black History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/7 - 2/12 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt through the library. Find all the items and win a prize.
This event is in the "Children" group. Popup Craft: 3-D Valentine's Day Coloring All Day 2/7 - 2/15 This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 7 - 15 2022 Popup Craft: 3-D Valentine's Day Coloring All Day 2/7 - 2/15 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate a pop-up coloring page for Valentine's Day at Forest Avenue Library. As supplies last.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/13 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 1 - 13 2022 Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/1 - 2/13 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Visit the Franklin Library and see if you can find pictures of Clifford and all of his friends hiding in the Children's Area. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Mosaic Art Take and Make All Day 2/7 - 2/12 This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 7 - 12 2022 Mosaic Art Take and Make All Day 2/7 - 2/12 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Take home supplies to make your own mosaic! You will see examples of mosaic art and create your own picture out of small pieces of paper. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Simple Steps Spot: Play! All Day 2/9 - 2/12 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 9 - 12 2022 Simple Steps Spot: Play! All Day 2/9 - 2/12 North Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the library and do an activity highlighting one of our 5 Simple Steps. This week we are focusing on Play! Caregivers and their children can enjoy a tape obstacle course while they visit North Side. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/7 - 2/14 This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 7 - 14 2022 Clifford the Big Red Dog Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/7 - 2/14 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids! Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog's birthday by finding his friends with our Clifford Scavenger Hunt! Disclaimer(s) Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge: Clay Creations 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 11 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge: Clay Creations 10:00am - 5:30pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group. LSI Citizenship Class 10:00am - 12:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2022 Fri LSI Citizenship Class 10:00am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) educators for a 10-week citizenship class! This class will prepare students for their citizenship interview by teaching reading, writing, and civics. Disclaimer(s) Indoor Program (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2022 Fri Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 11 2022 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Gateway Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Epic Graphic Novel Book Club: Fox and Rabbit 4:30pm - 5:15pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 11 2022 Fri Epic Graphic Novel Book Club: Fox and Rabbit 4:30pm - 5:15pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for our February Epic Graphic Novel Book Club: Fox and Rabbit Edition We'll discuss this wonderful book, play a game, make a craft, and get the book for our next book club!