This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Snowman Learning Bag! 12/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 7:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 17 - 22 2021 Preschool Snowman Learning Bag! 12/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 7:00pm Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Come to the Central Library youth area or the pick up window to get a fun bag with supplies to make and decorate your own snowman! There will also be a fun little book and some rhymes about snowmen! Of course you can make any typ
This event is in the "Adults" group. Stitch a Constellation All Day 12/7 - 12/18 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: Touch and Feel Penguin All Day 12/15 - 12/18 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 15 - 18 2021 Lil' Craft Bags: Touch and Feel Penguin All Day 12/15 - 12/18 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 "All Ages" group. Drop-In Goal Setting Tree 12/17/2021 @ 10:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 6:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 - 22 2021 Drop-In Goal Setting Tree 12/17/2021 @ 10:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Stop by Forest Avenue Library starting Dec.17th until end of January to share a goal you have for 2022 by writing it down on a star. We will hang all goals on our 2022 Goal Tree. While supplies last. 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 "Children" group. Dogman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/13 - 12/18 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 13 - 18 2021 Dogman Scavenger Hunt All Day 12/13 - 12/18 Forest Avenue Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Help Dog Man sniff out trouble as you round up some unruly villains who are hiding around the library. If you can find all the characters you will win a prize!
This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers Take and Make All Day 12/13 - 12/18 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 13 - 18 2021 Creative Readers Take and Make All Day 12/13 - 12/18 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the North Side Library to pick up your take-home edition of Creative Readers! Enjoy a paper chain snake craft, inspired by the book, Zonia's Rainforest, by Juana Martinez-Neal.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Elf on the Shelf! All Day 12/7 - 12/18 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: Robots 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 17 2021 Fri Maker Day Challenge: Robots 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 "Children" group. Virtual Storytime: Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language! 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 17 2021 Fri Virtual Storytime: Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language! 10:15am - 10:45am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Miss Mary will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay. He is an ASL certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines. We will sing, do some rhymes and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2021 Fri Cancelled 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.