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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
Crafternoon
All Day
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Stop by the children's area at Central Library to explore, create, and play! This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child. Supplies are limited.
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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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
Family Yoga on the Lawn / Yoga familiar en el pasto
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Join us for family yoga on the Central Library Lawn! Soak up some sun while learning some basic yoga poses.
Please register only once as a family and detail your party in the additional notes section of the form.
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.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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
18
2022
Sat
Art Cart: Origami Bookmarks
10:00am - 4:30pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop by our children's area to make a masterpiece! Supplies and instructions will be provided, but this is an unstaffed activity. Parents may need to assist children with the projects.
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.
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
18
2022
Sat
Bilingual Storytime with Viet Advocacy
10:00am - 11:00am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Chúng tôi vô cùng vui mừng giới thiệu một chương trình mới để giúp trẻ em Việt gìn giữ và tôn vinh Bản sắc Việt của chúng em. Cùng hợp tác với Des Moines Public Library, Viet Advocacy mang đến cho quý vị Kể Chuyện Song Ngữ cho trẻ em từ 2-7 tuổi.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
Family Mini Golf
10:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Visit the library with your family and play a round of Library Mini Golf in our meeting room. The room will be open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM so drop in during that time to test your miniature golf skills.
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.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
Drop-in Perler Bead Art
10:00am - 4:00pm
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:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side to create a work of art using perler beads. Then, we'll iron your creation for you to take home!
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
Art Week DSM Juneteenth Community Mural
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Art Week DSM AXA Mentorship Program Creating a Community Juneteenth Grid Mural
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jun
18
2022
Sat
LGBTQ2SIAP+ Pride Cookie Party!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Enjoy a sweet celebration! All ages are welcome. Adults will learn some design techniques using royal icing, and kids will enjoy testing out colors and sprinkles in a variety of patterns. Plenty of taste testing along the way!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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