Day Calendar

Come to the Central Library youth area or the pick-up window to receive a kit with the items you will need to make amazing bubble cups!   By following the instructions or watching the video that will be available on the Des Moines Public

Join us at Des Moines Public Library for a student art exhibit inspired by the NEA Big Read pick Fahrenheit 451. Explore artistic interpretations of censorship from over 50 Des Moines Public School student artists at the Franklin and Cent

Find books from all genres, cd's, audiobooks, magazines and more at the East Side Fall Book Sale held in the Library's Meeting Room:

10:00 to 7:00 Thursday, October 21st

Build your own mini haunted house with the provided supplies or branch out and use your own.  As supplies last, best for ages 6+.

Construct a ghoulish gourd with paint, glitter, and all kinds of goofy or chilling accessories.  Create your own cats, bats, vampires or a work of shimmering art.  Bags available as supplies last 6+.

Join us at Des Moines Public Library for a student art exhibit inspired by the NEA Big Read pick Fahrenheit 451. Explore artistic interpretations of censorship from over 50 Des Moines Public School student artists at the Franklin and Cent

Find all the nocturnal animals hiding in the library.

Stop by the North Side Library to pick up a CreativeBug Craft Kit. Adults ages 18+ will receive everything they need to make a festive fall banner from repurposed book pages. While supplies last.

Drop-in to the North Side Library and take home everything you need to make a secret message bracelet! You will learn about binary code while making your bracelet and receive a list of books about coding if you'd like to explore more.