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All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

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Name: Latin American Country Scavenger Hunt!
Start: 2022-09-12
End: 2022-10-15
Location: Central Library

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Branches	Central Library			East Side Library	Forest Avenue Library			Franklin Avenue Library		North Side Library	South Side Library
Rooms	Central Library Sublimation Printer/Heat Press Station	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Lawn	East Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	Forest Avenue Conference Room	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Children’s Area	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	South Side Meeting Room
All Day		This event is in the "Children" group. Latin American Country Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/12 - 10/15 Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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 Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us each week to find and learn about all 33 Latin American Countries for Latinx American Heritage Month!			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ninja Turtles Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/19 - 9/24 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 ninja turtles hiding 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 "Children" group. Banned Books Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/18 - 9/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: September 18-24 is Banned Books week, which is a yearly event that celebrates the Freedom to Read. Join us in the Children's Area at the Franklin Library for a special scavenger hunt that highlights challenged books.
10:00am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Heat Press - Staff 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Sublimation Printer/Heat Press Station Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Hold for patron. fv/ce			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Samantha, our youth librarian, weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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. Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. 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 Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10:15am									This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
10:30am										This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. 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.
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12:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends of the North Side Library 12:00pm - 12:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Library Meeting Event Details: Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome. 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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1:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. North Side Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing The Cold Millions by Jess Walters. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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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4:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Monarch Butterfly Tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Lawn Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids and families can learn about the monarch butterflies in this special program at Central! Join Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Van Roekel as he shares information about monarch butterflies. 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. 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.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Level Up! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming Event Details: Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.			This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: *The Paper Bag Princess* by Robert Munsch. Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. 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 "Teens" group. After-School Club: Banned Books Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: It’s Banned Books Week! Celebrate the freedom to read through art. We will be making collages using images of banned and challenged books. For ages 10-18.
4:15pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting 4:15pm - 5:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 4:15 PM at the Forest Avenue Library Meeting Room.
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6:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. DocuWatch: Waging Change (2019) 6:00pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Movies Event Details: The Best Documentaries are meant to be shared! Join us for a screening of an intriguing documentary. If you’re dying to discuss, join us the following week for DocuTalk! Disclaimer(s) Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
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