Franklin Avenue Library - Construction Work

Due to a scheduled project, the south drive, pickup window, and book drop will be inaccessible at the Franklin Avenue Library from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. Parking will be limited in the east lot. The library will remain open for normal hours.

South Side Library Open Through Construction

The South Side Library will be open today for normal hours as concrete work continues today and likely tomorrow. Patrons will need to enter the library parking lot through the pool's parking lot off of Porter Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Backyard Birds at the Library with Des Moines Park and Recreation

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes, Take & Make

Age Group:

Children
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Allowed Ages: 5 to 12

Program Description

Event Details

Join the South Side Library and Des Moines Parks and Recreation to discover some of the birds that live outdoors and in your own backyard! Participants can listen to a story about birds. Afterwards, kids will participate in bird-based activities, including using binoculars on a short hike to find live wild birds - and make a Pop Bottle Birdfeeder to take home and hang in their own yard.  

In case of rain, program will be held in the Meeting Room. 

For youth ages 5-12. Preregistration required. Space is limited. 

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.