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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. The Belin Quartet Children's Concert 10:00am - 11:30am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri The Belin Quartet Children's Concert 10:00am - 11:30am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performances Event Details: Presented by Civic Music Association, this program will include a performance by the Belin Quartet of “The Carnival of the Animals,” a piece by Camille Saint-Saëns, arranged for two violins, viola, cello, and piano. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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. Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri Sunshine 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: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Day Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Hula Hoopin' Fun with Sparkle Hoop Dance 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri Family Hula Hoopin' Fun with Sparkle Hoop Dance 10:30am - 11:30am North Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Get moving outside the North Side Library with hula hooping for the whole family. Mary Boyvey, of Sparkle Hoop Dance, will provide hula hoops and music while showing us fun tricks to try out with our hoops! Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Blacklight Slime Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri Blacklight Slime 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get ready for some glow in the dark fun at the Forest Avenue Library with special blacklight slime, games, and art activities. As supplies last! Best for ages 8+ 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. Storytime with DART 2:00pm - 2:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri Storytime with DART 2:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: A guest reader from DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority) will be joining us for a special storytime. They will be reading Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. After the story, everyone will get a chan 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. Youth Family Game Night 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 15 2022 Fri Youth Family Game Night 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit Central Library for a casual family game night! The games in this program will be best for families with children ages 5-18. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.