Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of upcoming DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Ongoing
Snowman Scavenger Hunt
December 1-13 | Kids | South Side Library
I Spy: Winter Activities
December 8-21 | Kids | Central Library
Library Scavenger Hunt
December 15-24 | Kids | East Side Library
Monday, December 15
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Park-N-Play
3:30-4:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
ASAP Mondays: Watercolor Painting
4 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
3D Printer Training Class*
5 PM | Adults | Central Library
Korean Mythology Escape Room Session 1
5:15 PM | Adults | Central Library
Korean Mythology Escape Room Session 2
6:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Tuesday, December 16
Play-N-Play!
10-11:30 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
North Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Drop-In STEM Challenge: Binary Code Ornaments
2-5 PM | Kids & Teens | Forest Avenue Library
ASAP Tuesdays: Jewelry Making
3:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Creative Readers: Cocoa, Cookies, Canvas
4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars with Dan Hoy
4 PM | Kids | North Side Library
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets
4 PM | Kids |Central Library
Sensory Play Hour
4 PM | Kids | South Side Library
Embroidered Sweaters*
6 PM | Adults | East Side Library
Wednesday, December 17
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Park-N-Play
10 AM-12 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Women's English Language Practice
2 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
ASAP Wednesdays: Theater Master Class
3:30 PM | Kids | North Side Library
Art Cart
4-7:30 PM | Kids | North Side Library
VolunTEEN Drop-In Hour
4 PM | Teens | South Side Library
Craft Night: Frosted Luminary
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, December 18
Park-N-Play
10 AM-12 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
DMPL Digital Drop-In
10 -11 AM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Drop-In Tech Help
2 PM | Adults | Central Library
South Side Book Discussion: Clean
2 Pm | Adults | South Side Library
ASAP Thursdays: Creative Movement
4 PM | Kids & Teens | South Side Library
Kids Pokémon Card Swap
4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
DMPL & Dragons
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Fairy Tale Adventures: Gingerbread Man
6 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Pajama Storytime: Winter Solstice
6:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Friday, December 19
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Board Game Open Play
12 PM-5 PM | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Fueling our Community Nutrition for All
1-2 Pm | Adults | Central Library
Saturday, December 20
Little Explorers
10-11 AM | Kids | Central Library
Ugly Sweater Art Cart
10 AM-3 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
Russian Conversation Club
1 PM | Adults | Central Library
Holiday Puzzle Exchange
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Sunday, December 21
No active programming. See the top of the page for ongoing programs.
Upcoming Events
Come find pictures (and inspiration!) of fun, classic winter activities in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
Library Scavenger Hunt
Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
Stop by Franklin Ave Library and learn how to use DMPL’s digital resources like Libby, Consumer Reports, Kanopy, and newspapers.
Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.
Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming!
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.