This event is in the "Children" group. Snowman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/1 - 12/18 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 1 - 18 2022 Snowman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/1 - 12/18 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit the Central Library Youth Section for this Winter-Themed Scavenger Hunt!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Snowman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/12 - 12/17 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 12 - 17 2022 Snowman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/12 - 12/17 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: Silly snowmen are hiding around the Forest Avenue Library! Each one has a different identity, can you find them all 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. Star Wars Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/9 - 12/21 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 9 - 21 2022 Star Wars Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/9 - 12/21 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Find all the Star Wars characters and receive a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group. Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/12 - 12/23 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 12 - 23 2022 Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/12 - 12/23 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! Visit South and celebrate all things Winter with a Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. 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. Practica de conversación en inglés | English Conversation Practice 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Practica de conversación en inglés | English Conversation Practice 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: ¡Ven a la biblioteca Central a practicar tu inglés conversacional! Tendremos actividades para empezar y seguir la conversación y actividades para niños acompañantes. Hablantes de todos niveles estan invitados a venir. 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. 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. 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. Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe 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 "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Book Clubs Event Details: December's selection is Hell of a Book by Jason Mott.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Cancelled CANCELLED Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Watercolor Art: Winter Series 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Cancelled Watercolor Art: Winter Series 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Please join us for this three-part series combining beginning watercolor lessons and hands-on workshops. This program will focus on landscape and still-life studies and address the technical and creative challenges of expressive winter painting. 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. 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 "Teens" group. Manga Design with Procreate 6:00pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Manga Design with Procreate 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Are you interested in drawing your favorite manga characters or creating your own? We will use Procreate on iPads to design professional looking manga. For ages 12 and up.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 12 2022 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.