This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Monsters INC Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/24 - 10/29 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 - 29 2022 Monsters INC Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/24 - 10/29 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: The characters from Monster's Inc 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 "All Ages" group. Two Sentence Horror Stories All Day 10/24 - 10/29 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 - 29 2022 Two Sentence Horror Stories All Day 10/24 - 10/29 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Can you write a horror story in just two sentences? Stop in all this week at the Forest Avenue library and see if you can scare us with your tale. Receive a treat in exchange.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Fall Book Sale All Day 10/20 - 10/24 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 20 - 24 2022 Fall Book Sale All Day 10/20 - 10/24 Forest Avenue Conference Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Fall Book Sale of Donated and Withdrawn Items
This event is in the "Children" group. Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/7 - 10/31 This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 - 31 2022 Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/7 - 10/31 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 "Children" group. Halloween Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/17 - 10/31 This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 - 31 2022 Halloween Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/17 - 10/31 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids! Celebrate Halloween with our Halloween Scavenger Hunt at South! Visit the Information Desk and pick up a Halloween Scavenger Hunt Card to find all of the creepy and spooky items inside the library and win a small prize! 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. Practica de conversación en inglés | English Conversation Practice 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Practica de conversación en inglés | English Conversation Practice 10:00am - 11:00am 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: ¡Ven a la biblioteca Central a practicar tu inglés conversacional! Tendremos actividades para empezar y seguir la conversación y actividades para niños acompañantes. Hablantes de todos niveles estan invitados a venir. 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Ofrenda Flowers (Flores) 10:00am - 8:00pm This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Ofrenda Flowers (Flores) 10:00am - 8:00pm 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Help us make paper flowers for our Day of the Dead Ofrenda decorations, which will be on display from October 24 through November 3.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe 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 "Adults" group. Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 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: 5 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. TeenTober Mural Party 4:00pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon TeenTober Mural Party 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming Event Details: Bring the community-activism-inspired art or writing piece you created from the prompt in the TeenTober Take-and-Make bag to Central Library to incorporate it into a larger mural! 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 "Adults" group. Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 6:45pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 6:45pm 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for a discussion of Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Forgotten History – Housing & Redlining 6:00pm - 7:45pm This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Forgotten History – Housing & Redlining 6:00pm - 7:45pm 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Efrem Jackson will present a program about the government-sanctioned housing discrimination practice known as redlining, which has long plagued minorities in this country.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Spiders! with Polk County Conservation 6:30pm - 7:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2022 Mon Spiders! with Polk County Conservation 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for a special presentation on spiders from a Polk County Conservation Naturalist and discuss different types of spiders such as web weavers and hunters. A live animal will be used if available. 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.