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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		DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2	Central Library Tech Central	East Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	South Side Meeting Room	South Side Computer Room	All Locations
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. Jack o' Lantern Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/10 - 10/15 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: 12 grinning Jack o' lantern's are hiding around the library! Find them all 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. Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/7 - 10/31 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Spooky Scavenger Hunt					This event is in the "Teens" group. TeenTober Take-and-Make Bags! All Day 10/3 - 10/17 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: All Locations Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Teens! Help us celebrate TeenTober at the library! Stop by any of our six branches to pick up a TeenTober Take-and-Make Bag with fun swag and one piece of a very special community project!
10:00am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.							This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school. 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Bilingual Job Seekers Help with the Financial Empowerment Center 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Computer Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Event Details: Staff from the Financial Empowerment Center and Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
10:15am		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing.
10:30am									This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Fire Safety Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us at North Side Library for a very special storytime with the Des Moines Fire Department! Hear fire safety stories, learn fire safety tips, and see a fire engine up close! Ages 3 and up. 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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1:30pm									This event is in the "Adults" group. Buy. Eat. Live Healthy 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Required 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: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Save Money: Shop Smart and waste less food. Save Time: At the store and in the kitchen Help Picky Eaters: try new foods 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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4:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Hexbug BattleBots 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: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Which BattleBot will survive in the arena? We will experiment with a variety of Hexbug BattleBots to see which one is worthy of being crowned the champion. Ages 10 and up.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Flu Vaccine Clinic with Polk County Health 4:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get your flu vaccine at Franklin Avenue Library with Polk County Health Department! For more information or to register for an appointment visit https://www.immunizepolk.com/. 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. 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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4:30pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. TeenTober: Jack Skellington ornaments 4:30pm - 5:15pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Are you a Nightmare Before Christmas fan? Join us for a Jack Skellington ornament craft!
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6:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Fire Safety Storytime with DMFD 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn more about fire safety, and see a fire truck up close.
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6:30pm						This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime: Ghostly Slime Making 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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 Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Learn to make this gooey science experiment with a fall twist. Family Storytime is aimed at elementary ages, but all ages are welcome to join in. 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. Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
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