This Week at DMPL

This Week at DMPL

Learn more at dmpl.org/events. 

For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.

*Registration required.

 

Monday, April 22

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Take-and-Make: French Terracotta Pots
April 22-24 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

ASAP Mondays: Hip Hop Dance*
4 PM | Ages 9-14 | Forest Avenue Library

Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

Paper Quilling*
6 PM | Adults | East Side Library

 

Tuesday, April 23

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Take-and-Make: French Terracotta Pots
April 22-24 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

Trees Scavenger Hunt
April 23-27 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library

Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library

After-School Club: Switch Gaming
4 PM | Ages 10-18 | North Side Library

 

Wednesday, April 24

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Take-and-Make: French Terracotta Pots
April 22-24 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

Trees Scavenger Hunt
April 23-27 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Mindfulness Meditation Presented By Supportive Services for Veteran Families
1:30 PM | Adults | Central Library

Drop-In Crafternoon: Art Cart
2-7 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library

Art in the Library: Oil Pastel Skylines*
4 PM | Ages 6-12 | Franklin Avenue Library

Tech Take-Apart*
4 PM | Teens | Central Library

The Varsity Cinema Book Club: Romeo + Juliet
8:30 PM | Adults | Varsity Cinema (1207 25th Street)

 

Thursday, April 25

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Take-and-Make: French Terracotta Pots
April 22-24 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

Trees Scavenger Hunt
April 23-27 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

South Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library

Glowforge Training*
3 PM | Adults | Central Library

Kids Pokémon Card Swap
4 PM | Ages 7-18 | Franklin Avenue Library

Open Art Hour
4 PM | Kids and Teens | South Side Library

Bee a Friend to Pollinators*
5:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library

Exploring Mayan Ruins
6:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library

South Side Book Discussion
6:30 PM | Adults | South Side Library

Virtual Cookbook Club*
6:30 PM | Adults | Zoom

 

Friday, April 26

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Trees Scavenger Hunt
April 23-27 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Superhero Day
10 AM-4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library

The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

Community Health Education: Full Circle Recovery
1:30 PM | Adults | Central Library

Memory Café
2-4 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Nintendo Switch Party
3 PM | Kids and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library

 

Saturday, April 27

 

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
April 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Trees Scavenger Hunt
April 23-27 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño!
10 AM-12 PM | All Ages | Union Park (2009 Saylor Road)

Art Cart Saturdays
Kids | East Side Library

Crochet 101: Make a Circle Coaster*
10:30 AM | Adults | North Side Library

PAWS and Read with Therapy Dogs
10:30 AM | Kids | East Side Library

Seed Swap and Spring Gardening Workshop
1 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library

 

Sunday, April 28

 

I Spy: Poetry
April 21-May 4 | Kids | Central Library

Upcoming Events

I Spy: Poetry

All Day 4/25 - 4/30
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at Central as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area and read some fun poems while you're at it. Find them all to get a prize! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Art Cart Saturdays

10:00am - 4:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart!  ...

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.

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.

PAWS and Read with Therapy Dogs

10:30am - 11:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for PAWS & Read with therapy dogs from Dog Training Elite here in Des Moines.  Reading to trained therapy pets can help build self-esteem, offers children a non-judgmental audience to build skills, confidence, and kids get to prac...

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.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Seed Swap and Spring Gardening Workshop

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Kick off gardening season by attending a seed swap & gardening workshop. This will be an opportunity to meet local gardeners while learning how to use your gardening space wisely, prepare your soil for success, as well as other vegetable gard...

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. ...

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.

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.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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.   The Frankl...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Cafe Gallery
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. They may also offer support and ...

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.

Drop In: Poem in Your Pocket Day

3:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop by the library and immerse yourself in the beauty of poetry. Poem in Your Pocket Day is a celebration of poetry and creativity. Stop by and pick out a poem for yourself or create a new poem to take home in your pocket.  ...

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.