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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
It's almost Springtime! Visit the Central Children's Area to look for some signs of spring. Find them all to get a prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teen Privacy Meme Exhibit
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Exhibits
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Baby Animals of Spring Scavenger Hunt
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:
Floofy friends are coming out as the weather warms up. Find all these baby animals 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
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! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30am - 10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Botanical Storytime
10:00am - 11:00am
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Celebrate spring with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens! We will read stories about plants and growing and enjoy hands on plant based activities! Best for ages 3+ but all ages are welcome to join.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am - 1:00pm
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
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Computer Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement
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 Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:30am - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 12 to assist the public with their taxes.
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.
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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.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Drop-in Shrinky-dinks®
1:00pm - 7:30pm
East Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Draw big and watch your creation shrink before your eyes! Trace or make your own design onto special sheets which staff will place in a toaster over to shrink in a matter of seconds.
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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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.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Awesome Amphibians with Polk County Conservation!
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Love frogs, toads, and other cool amphibians? Then join South Side Library and our friends at Polk County Conservation to learn about these smooth, wet animals that seem to magically transform from egg to adult.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Computación Básica para Adultos | Computer Basics for Adults (in Spanish)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar varios servicios y programas digitales. Para gente edades 18+. No necesita apartar lugar.
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.
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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.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Traveling Artist Camp: Australian Boomerangs
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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,
Educational
Event Details:
Join us every month at the Forest Avenue Library as we learn about art from around the world and complete a craft related to what we've learned. This month's activity is Australian boomerangs. Ages 10+.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Art in the Library: Marbled Paper
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Create your own marbled paper designs and use them to make the cover of a notebook.
Art in the Library is for children ages 6-12 and requires preregistration.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
South VolunTeens
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Friends of the Forest Avenue Library
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!
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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.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Creative Readers with Rosie the Reading Monster
5:15pm - 6:00pm
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for a special edition of Creative Readers with the library’s mascot, Rosie the Reading Monster! Children and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, and crafts with Rosie.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Biggest and Tallest Trees in Iowa!
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Mark Rouw, Iowa's Big Tree Field Representative, is talking about how he tracks down the biggest trees in Iowa! Come see photos and hear stories only a big tree hunter can tell!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Tools and Memes for Privacy-Oriented Teens
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
This month, Forest Avenue Library is hosting an exhibition of teen-made memes about privacy.
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.
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