This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Outer Space Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/11 - 7/16 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 - 16 2022 Outer Space Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/11 - 7/16 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all the hidden planets around the 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 "All Ages" group. Touch a Truck: DART Bus Storytime! 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Touch a Truck: DART Bus Storytime! 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Do your kids get excited to see buses? Now's their chance to get a closer look! Join Miss Sam for a very special storytime with DART! 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 "Teens" group. The Science Center of Iowa: Simply Electrifying 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon The Science Center of Iowa: Simply Electrifying 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Science Center of Iowa will be presenting "Simply Electrifying". Join us at Forest Avenue Library as we explore the exciting world of electricity! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime in the Park 10:15am - 10:45am Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Family Storytime in the Park 10:15am - 10:45am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to Tower 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Fruit I Spy 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Fruit I Spy 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Side Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Stop by look for pictures of fruit hidden in the children's area! Find all of them to win a prize!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: July's title is The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Empowerment Project: Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center 1:30pm - 2:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon The Empowerment Project: Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Empowerment Project was created to empower, support, and provide hope to people facing housing insecurity by providing a safe space to share personal experiences, coping strategies, and information to help each other grow and learn together. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Gateway Games 4:00pm - 6:00pm Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Gateway Games 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Bring your friends and family for an evening of Gateway Games! We are upgrading family game night from Sorry and Monopoly to games like Ticket to Ride, Azul, Catan, Sushi Go, and more! 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 "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Writers' Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime: DART Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 2022 Mon Family Storytime: DART Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Janee and for a very special Family Storytime with DART! Children and caregivers will listen to the story Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems. Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 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.