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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!
All Day 4/25 - 4/29
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Juega ¡OJO! en todos los locales de Des Moines Public Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño el sábado, 30 de abril de 10:00am-12:00pm en Union Park 2009 Saylor Rd Des Moines, IA 50313.
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 "Children" group.
DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Juega ¡OJO! en todos los locales de Des Moines Public Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño el sábado, 30 de abril de 10:00am-12:00pm en Union Park 2009 Saylor Rd Des Moines, IA 50313.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!
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04/25/2022 @ 10:00am - 04/28/2022 @ 8:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!
04/25/2022 @ 10:00am - 04/28/2022 @ 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Juega ¡OJO! en todos los locales de Des Moines Public Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño el sábado, 30 de abril de 10:00am-12:00pm en Union Park 2009 Saylor Rd Des Moines, IA 50313.
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 "Children" group.
DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!
All Day 4/25 - 4/30
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Juega ¡OJO! en todos los locales de Des Moines Public Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño el sábado, 30 de abril de 10:00am-12:00pm en Union Park 2009 Saylor Rd Des Moines, IA 50313.
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 "Children" group.
DÍA I Spy Game | ¡Juego del Día del Niño!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Juega ¡OJO! en todos los locales de Des Moines Public Library, y acompáñanos para más diversión el Día del Niño el sábado, 30 de abril de 10:00am-12:00pm en Union Park 2009 Saylor Rd Des Moines, IA 50313.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Magnetic and Blackout Poetry
All Day 4/25 - 4/30
North Side Children’s Area
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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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
We don't talk about Bruno and his family hiding around the South Side Library! Search for Mirabel all the family members and win a prize if you locate them all and make the family strong! All ages welcome!
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Pet Bow Tie Take and Make
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the South Side Library and take home a kit to make a bow tie for your dapper dog or cool cat! These no-sew bow ties fit on your pet's collar and can be made in minutes! While supplies last
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Samantha, our youth librarian, weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00am - 11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing
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.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for caregivers and babies ages newborn to eighteen months.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Dari or Pashto Basics with Mango
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Avenue Conference Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Would you like to learn a bit of Dari or Pashto to chat with your new neighbors, clients, or potential friends?
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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.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Level Up!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Gaming
Event Details:
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Creative Readers-From Book to Art!
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
In celebration of Día Del Niño, children will listen to The Me I Choose to Be by Natatsha Anastasia Tarply then create a self portrait collage using various materials.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
After-School Club: Card and Board Games
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school to enjoy video games on our Nintendo Switch!
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
DocuTalk: Beyond Our Ken (2008)
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Zoom Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
The best documentaries make you desperate to discuss! Each month we’ll talk about one of the most intriguing documentaries your library card can connect you with.
Disclaimer(s)
Email Required
Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Sensory Storytime
6:15pm - 6:45pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us at Central Library for this no surprise storytime designed for those of us who enjoy structured activities and may need more sensory, social, or emotional support. We will use books, music, and movements to explore our world!
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.
Storytime Disclaimer (2021)
Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
Book Binding: Long Stitch Binding
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come learn to bind a book using long stitch binding with a heavy paper cover. This binding technique is simple but allows for plenty of variation in style and can be adapted to other materials you might like to use at home.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2022
Tue
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
This month's book is Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou.
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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