This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Giant Board Games! 03/14/2022 @ 10:00am - 03/20/2022 @ 11:00am This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 14 - 20 2022 Giant Board Games! 03/14/2022 @ 10:00am - 03/20/2022 @ 11:00am Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central Library Youth area for fun with giant board games! We'll teach you how to play the games, then you can play with friends and family! 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. 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. Encanto Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/14 - 3/19 This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 14 - 19 2022 Encanto Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/14 - 3/19 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: We don't talk about Bruno and his family hiding around the Forest avenue library. Search for all the family members and win a prize if you locate them all and make the family strong!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16 - 3/31 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 16 - 31 2022 Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/16 - 3/31 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: Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in our Scavenger Hunt. Find all of the pictures hidden in the Children's Area and come to the desk for a prize. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dog Man Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/14 - 3/26 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 14 - 26 2022 Dog Man Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/14 - 3/26 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop in at the South Side Library and find Dog Man and his Supa Dupa friends with our Dog Man Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find all the characters, and turn it in for a small prize! All ages welcome! 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: Famous Inventions 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 18 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge: Famous Inventions 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 "Children" group. Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language! 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 18 2022 Fri Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language! 10:15am - 10:45am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Miss Mary will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay. He is an ASL certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines. We will sing, do some rhymes and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 18 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. Polk County Conservation presents: Birds and how to feed them! 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 18 2022 Fri Polk County Conservation presents: Birds and how to feed them! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Join a Polk County Conservation naturalist to learn about some common Iowa birds and ways to keep our feathered friends well fed. Spring is a great time to feed and watch birds!! 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. 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. Storytime Disclaimer (2021) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens and Tweens: Clay Creations 2:30pm - 3:30pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 18 2022 Fri Teens and Tweens: Clay Creations 2:30pm - 3:30pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Teens and Tweens! Visit South and make a work of art with clay! We will have different colors of air dry clay to use along with stones and other materials to create and take home! Make a small vase, a pencil holder, or anything you choose! 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. Epic Graphic Novel Club: Primer by Thomas Krajewski 4:30pm - 5:30pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 18 2022 Fri Epic Graphic Novel Club: Primer by Thomas Krajewski 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 8-12.We will chat about the book and work on a fun activity or craft! 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.