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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.
Studio Ghibli Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Andy is missing and none of his toys are happy about it. Round up Woody and his friends in this scavenger hunt at Forest Avenue Library to win a prize! Best for ages 6+
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate Art Week with a watercolor doodle craft! Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and ask for a watercolor blob at the desk. Use your imagination to turn it something fantastical with markers. A dragon? A sailboat?
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Art Week: Peruse art books at Forest
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Waiting for more Art Week events? Come by Forest to peruse art books and draw!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank Exhibit
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Exhibits
Event Details:
We invite you to visit the traveling exhibit, Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank at the Franklin Avenue Library from Sunday, June 12th through Thursday, June 30th.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
PRIDE Month Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
June is PRIDE month, and we will have pictures of prominent LGBTQ+ figures hidden in the children’s area. Find them all and win a prize.
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.
06/17/2022 @ 10:00am - 06/19/2022 @ 5:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Juneteenth Craft
06/17/2022 @ 10:00am - 06/19/2022 @ 5:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Celebrate Juneteenth! Learn about the history of this important holiday and make a colorful whirligig spinning toy. All ages.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
All Day 6/13 - 6/18
South Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Kids! Come to South and learn about Juneteenth with our Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt. Find the images around the Children's Library, answer the questions and win a small prize. For ages 7 and up.
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
17
2022
Fri
Sunshine Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Sunshine storytime is back! Children and their caregivers can join Miss Sam on the library lawn for stories, songs, and activities!
In the case of inclement weather, this storytime will move indoors to the meeting room.
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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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.
Jun
17
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
17
2022
Fri
Family Storytime in the Park
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to Colby Park at 10:15 AM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
17
2022
Fri
American Sign Language Storytime with Ms. Alissa and Mr. Jay!
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Ms. Alissa will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay, 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. Jay!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
17
2022
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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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.
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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.
Jun
17
2022
Fri
Graphic Novel Book Club: New Kid by Jerry Craft
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 8-12.We will chat about the book and work on a fun activity or craft!
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