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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.
What is the Library Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Find out all the things you can do at the library with a scavenger hunt and 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Exhibits,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Come by Forest Avenue Library on September 10 to learn what you can do at the library! We'll have giveaways, tours, and activities for all ages.
Tour schedule:
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.
Pirate Scavenger Hunt
All Day 9/7 - 9/17
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Talk Like a Pirate Day is fast approaching, so get ready for it by finding all of the pirate pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
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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.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Kid's Build It Challenge
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Drop in at South for our Kid's Block Challenge in our Children's Area! We'll set out STEM blocks, LEGOS and other supplies to build with all day long.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Tech Central Open House
10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Stop by Tech Central to learn about the creative technologies available with your library card!
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.
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.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Cancelled
Art Cart: Tissue paper autumn tree
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in to the children's area anytime between 10:00-4:30 today to make a fall craft!
This is an unstaffed activity. Adults will need to supervise and assist children. All materials and instruction will be provided.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
SEEDS and DMPL present: Swan
10:00am - 11:00am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Come ready to stretch, dance, and learn the beginner steps of ballet at Forest Avenue Library! SEEDS Youth Creative Development will host this free class every second Saturday of the month from 10-11AM. School-age kids will e
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.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side and try out the art of origami! There will be plenty of colorful paper and tutorials to choose from.
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.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Storytime at LSI Global Greens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Disclaimer(s)
Inclement Weather
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.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Multicultural Fall Fest got rained out, but that didn't stop the Wizard of Waukee, who came inside to share magic tricks in the library
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.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Multicultural Fall Festival
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Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Exhibits,
Performances
Event Details:
Visit Evelyn K Davis Park for a parade and celebration with food, entertainment and fun!
Parade begins at 10:30 AM at United Way Building, 1111 9th Street and finishes at the park.
Disclaimer(s)
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Multicultural Fall Festival
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Performances,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Join us for the annual Multicultural Fall Festival at Evelyn K. Davis Park.
Parade begins at 10:30 and ends at the park with Games, Drawings, Food, Community Displays, and Entertainments!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Mid Autumn Festival: Tết Trung Thu
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, or Tết Trung Thu in Vietnamese. VietAdvocacy and Des Moines Public Library invite you and your children to a special storytime with Vietnamese folktales, songs, lantern making, a
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Hour of Code Programming
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
In this hands-on session led by students and coaches of C3 Robotics team, students will learn programming concepts and terminology and follow video-based tutorials, complete coding objectives, and learn basic coding skills. Hour of Code™ is a
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.
Sep
10
2022
Sat
Toy Story I Spy
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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:
Educational
Event Details:
For the next two weeks, stop in and search the East side children's area for Toy Story characters. Find all 8 to get a prize!
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