This event is in the "All Ages" group. Giant Games and Giant Gingerbread Houses All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2021 Fri Giant Games and Giant Gingerbread Houses All Day 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: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Event Details: Stop in during our open hours to visit the meeting room to play giant board games as a family or small group, and decorate our giant cardboard Gingerbread houses! 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. Stitch a Constellation All Day 12/7 - 12/18 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 - 18 2021 Stitch a Constellation All Day 12/7 - 12/18 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a lightly stuffed flannel constellation with bead stars. Keep it as a plushie or add a loop of string to turn it into a hanging ornament. You can choose to make columba, corona borealis, or ursa minor.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Lil' Craft Bags: Eric Carle All Day 12/8 - 12/11 Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 8 - 11 2021 Lil' Craft Bags: Eric Carle All Day 12/8 - 12/11 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Every week enjoy a different take home craft for our littlest readers. From cotton balls to suncatchers, these bags will help kids combine learning and play using the five simple steps of literacy: read, write, talk, s
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Elf on the Shelf! All Day 12/7 - 12/18 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 7 - 18 2021 Elf on the Shelf! All Day 12/7 - 12/18 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Can you find the Elf on the Shelf? Bring your sleuthing skills to the South Side Library and help us find the Elf! Kids can grab a sheet at the Information Desk to find the Elf and his favorite things and win a small prize!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge: Magnets 10:00am - 5:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 10 2021 Fri Maker Day Challenge: Magnets 10:00am - 5:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2021 Fri Fresh Conversations 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2021 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Gateway Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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.
