This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Reader Picks Raffle All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 - 30 2022 Reader Picks Raffle All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Recommend books for other readers!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Ball Z Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/11 - 4/16 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 11 - 16 2022 Dragon Ball Z Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/11 - 4/16 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Stop at the front desk at Forest Avenue Library to pick up your scavenger hunt and find all the Dragon Ball Z characters to win a prize? Best for ages 8+
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Vegetable Garden Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/1 - 4/16 Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 1 - 16 2022 Vegetable Garden Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/1 - 4/16 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: April is National Garden Month. Come to the library to find all of the garden vegetables hiding in the children's area. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Magnetic and Blackout Poetry All Day 4/11 - 4/16 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 11 - 16 2022 Magnetic and Blackout Poetry All Day 4/11 - 4/16 North Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month at North Side! Drop in anytime this month and write a blackout or magnetic poem. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. 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 "Teens" group. Teen Take and Make Poetry Bag All Day 4/1 - 4/15 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 1 - 15 2022 Teen Take and Make Poetry Bag All Day 4/1 - 4/15 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Teens! Stop by the South Side Library and pick up at Teen Poetry Take and Make Bag. This month, teens can celebrate National Poetry Month by creating poems of their own!
This event is in the "Children" group. The Bad Guys Seek and Find All Day 4/11 - 4/15 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 11 - 15 2022 The Bad Guys Seek and Find All Day 4/11 - 4/15 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Can you find the Bad Guys: Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark - in the South Side Library? Find all the characters from the popular book series – and other items -- and win a small prize! All ages welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 15 2022 Fri Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm 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, 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. Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language! 10:15am - 10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 15 2022 Fri 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 Systemwide 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. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 15 2022 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.
