This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Banned Books Week Take-and-Make Bags All Day Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu ASAP Banned Books Week Take-and-Make Bags All Day All Locations Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: All Locations Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Celebrate Banned Books Week with a take-and-make bag inspired by Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, the NEA Big Reads book pick! Our partners at ASAP have prepared a wonderful art project appropriate for ages 5-18!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Play and Learn with EveryStep 10:00am - 12:00pm Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Cancelled CANCELLED Play and Learn with EveryStep 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Want to connect with other caregivers in the Des Moines area? Looking for play ideas to get your kids ready for school? Then come to the the and join our friends at EveryStep for Play and Learn! 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. 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. 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. Preschool Storytime on the Lawn 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Preschool Storytime on the Lawn 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, music and activities that promote preliteracy and school readiness skills with Miss Janee outdoors on the Library Lawn. For children ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) 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. Preschool Storytime at McHenry Park 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Preschool Storytime at McHenry Park 10:30am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. For children ages 3-5. Disclaimer(s) 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. Teen Anime/Manga Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Teen Anime/Manga Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Love anime and manga? Want to nerd out about it with other people who love it, too? Then join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things anime and manga, do crafts, play games, watch anime, and more! 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. 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 "Children" group. Creative Readers @ Tower Park 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Creative Readers @ Tower Park 4:00pm - 4:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: From Books to Masterpieces! Each week Miss Donna will read a picture book, explore materials, and create with art and S.T.E.M activities. Ages 3 to 8, older siblings are welcome to attend. 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 "All Ages" group. East Side Puzzle Challenge 5:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu East Side Puzzle Challenge 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: Join us for a spirited evening of puzzle piecing at the second annual East Side Puzzle Challenge! Ten teams will work the same 150-piece puzzle, competing against a 60 minute clock. The top three teams to c 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 "Adults" group. Debra Landwehr Engle: Iowa Author, Writing Mentor, Spiritual Teacher 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu Debra Landwehr Engle: Iowa Author, Writing Mentor, Spiritual Teacher 6:30pm - 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Required Seats Remaining: 71 Event Details: A mini-series of author events at Franklin Ave. Library includes an initial session in which Deb Engle will talk about her background, her life as a writer and her books, with plenty of time for a Q&A.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DSM Book Festival Book Club: City of Girls 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 30 2021 Thu DSM Book Festival Book Club: City of Girls 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Online Programming Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with the DSM Book Festival's DSM Book Club to cohost its online book discussion.
