This event is in the "All Ages" group. State Fair "Butter" Sculpture Contest All Day 7/1 - 7/23 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 1 - 23 2021 State Fair "Butter" Sculpture Contest All Day 7/1 - 7/23 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get ready for the Iowa State Fair by making your own fair-themed "butter" sculpture!
This event is in the "Children" group. OUT LEGO Take and Make All Day 7/12 - 7/14 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 12 - 14 2021 OUT LEGO Take and Make All Day 7/12 - 7/14 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate your own LEGO minifigure with paint and enjoy LEGO themed activities and challenges to go. As supplies last!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pikachu Take and Make All Day 7/13 - 7/16 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 13 - 16 2021 Pikachu Take and Make All Day 7/13 - 7/16 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the South Side Library to grab a Pikachu figurine and Pokémon materials to take home and color! Items are available while supplies last!
This event is in the "Children" group. Fairy Garden At-Home Kits 07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 12 - 18 2021 Fairy Garden At-Home Kits 07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by curbside or inside the Central Library to pick up a Fairy Garden Kit to make at home with your family! These kits are suitable for children ages 4-12 and will contain some small parts that should have adult supervision. No
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Forest Avenue Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Kids and families! Join Miss Becky outside at Forest Avenue Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime on the Go! 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Storytime on the Go! 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Join Miss Donna at Woodlawn Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Toddler and Preschool Storytime. We will listen to books, sing songs and move our bodies to music. 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 "Adults" group. Potato Print Workshop 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Potato Print Workshop 11:00am - 12:30pm 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 Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us for an experimental printmaking workshop with potatoes! We will use kitchen knives to cut our designs and acrylic paint to print them. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Primary Health Care COVID Vaccine Clinic 3:00pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Primary Health Care COVID Vaccine Clinic 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Community COVID vaccine clinic hosted by Primary Health Care. 1st dose today, 2nd dose clinic at South Side Library will be Wednesday, August 4. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Cancelled--Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park 6:00pm - 6:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Cancelled Cancelled--Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park 6:00pm - 6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Alicia at Belle M. Turner Park for stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! The library will provide yoga mats for seating, but you are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to the park. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spark Stories: Nate Evans 6:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2021 Wed Spark Stories: Nate Evans 6:30pm - 7:00pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Online Programming Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Nate Evans will share his spark story—or what inspired him to step up and make Des Moines a better place to live. Nate founded Woodworking with a Purpose which makes and donates desks and furniture to families in need. When many s 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.
