This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Studio Ghibli Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/13 - 6/18 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 13 - 18 2022 Studio Ghibli Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/13 - 6/18 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: Andy is missing and none of his toys are happy about it. Round up Woody and his friends in this scavenger hunt at Forest Avenue Library to win a prize! Best for ages 6+ Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Watercolor Doodles All Day 6/17 - 6/18 This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 - 18 2022 Watercolor Doodles All Day 6/17 - 6/18 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: Celebrate Art Week with a watercolor doodle craft! Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and ask for a watercolor blob at the desk. Use your imagination to turn it something fantastical with markers. A dragon? A sailboat?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Art Week: Peruse art books at Forest All Day 6/17 - 6/23 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 - 23 2022 Art Week: Peruse art books at Forest All Day 6/17 - 6/23 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Waiting for more Art Week events? Come by Forest to peruse art books and draw!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank Exhibit All Day 6/12 - 6/19 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 12 - 19 2022 Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank Exhibit All Day 6/12 - 6/19 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Exhibits Event Details: We invite you to visit the traveling exhibit, Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank at the Franklin Avenue Library from Sunday, June 12th through Thursday, June 30th.
This event is in the "Children" group. PRIDE Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/16 - 6/19 This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 - 19 2022 PRIDE Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/16 - 6/19 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: June is PRIDE month, and we will have pictures of prominent LGBTQ+ figures hidden in the children’s area. Find them all and win a prize. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Juneteenth Craft 06/17/2022 @ 10:00am - 06/19/2022 @ 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 - 19 2022 Juneteenth Craft 06/17/2022 @ 10:00am - 06/19/2022 @ 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth! Learn about the history of this important holiday and make a colorful whirligig spinning toy. All ages. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/13 - 6/18 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 13 - 18 2022 Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/13 - 6/18 South Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids! Come to South and learn about Juneteenth with our Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt. Find the images around the Children's Library, answer the questions and win a small prize. For ages 7 and up. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2022 Fri Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Sunshine storytime is back! Children and their caregivers can join Miss Sam on the library lawn for stories, songs, and activities! In the case of inclement weather, this storytime will move indoors to the meeting room. Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime in the Park 10:15am - 10:45am Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2022 Fri Family Storytime in the Park 10:15am - 10:45am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to Colby Park at 10:15 AM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors. 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. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. American Sign Language Storytime with Ms. Alissa and Mr. Jay! 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2022 Fri American Sign Language Storytime with Ms. Alissa and Mr. Jay! 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: Ms. Alissa will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay, 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. Jay!
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 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. Graphic Novel Book Club: New Kid by Jerry Craft 5:00pm - 6:00pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 17 2022 Fri Graphic Novel Book Club: New Kid by Jerry Craft 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 12 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!