Day Calendar

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!

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

Stop in anytime November 1st-15th to spy amazing objects from the University of Iowa's discovery trunk on Iowa's earliest residents all over the library.  Can you find a mammoth tooth, an atlatl, and more?  When you are finished, stop by

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+.

Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of 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 ba

Find all the nocturnal animals hiding in the library.

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. 

Kids and families! Visit the South Side Library and go on a search in the library with our Fall Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find all of the fall foliage and animals hiding inside the library - and win a small prize.