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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Central Library Children's Area for a Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt. Find all the fall pictures on your scavenger hunt card and win a cool prize!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct-Nov
2021
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Come to the East Side Library's entryway to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in me
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
It's all about space with this make and take. Mix up a batch of gooey slime and make a rocket launcher. This activity is intended to be done with parental supervision. As supplies last, best for ages 8+.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommende
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct-Nov
2021
Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt
All Day 10/31 - 11/4
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Find all the nocturnal animals hiding in the library.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Kid's Take and Make: Day of the Dead Suncatchers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by South and take a Day of the Dead skull suncatcher, or calavera, to decorate at home! This program is intended for children 5 years and older. Items are available while supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Winter Survival with Polk County Conservation
3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join us for a special outdoor presentation on Winter Survival: How to animals survive the harsh winter. We’ll learn what kind of unique strategies Iowa animals use to shake off the cold while bundling up outside on the library lawn!
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Typing Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Day of the Dead Luminaries / Día de los Muertos Luminarias
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
This Day of the Dead, come to the Franklin Avenue Library to create your own skull lamp in memory of your friends and relatives who have passed away.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2021
Mon
Resume Basics for Young Adults!
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom to improve your resume game with experts from Iowa’s own Connect 2 Careers!
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