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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: Spring Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2023-03-13
End: 2023-03-26
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	No room assigned	Central Library Meeting Room 1	Central Library Tech Central	East Side Children’s Area	East Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	Forest Avenue Conference Room	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Meeting Room	South Side Computer Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. Spring Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/13 - 3/26 Children 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.					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Teen Privacy Meme Exhibit All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: 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. Baby Animals of Spring Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/13 - 3/18 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: 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.					This event is in the "Children" group. Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/6 - 3/18 Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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.
9:30am		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: 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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10:00am								This event is in the "Children" group. Botanical Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Children 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: 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis 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: 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.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center 10:00am - 2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: 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.
10:15am									This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 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: 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.
10:30am					This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:30am - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: 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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1:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Shrinky-dinks® 1:00pm - 7:30pm 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: 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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2:30pm												This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Awesome Amphibians with Polk County Conservation! 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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. 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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4:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Computación Básica para Adultos \| Computer Basics for Adults (in Spanish) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults 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: 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.					This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Traveling Artist Camp: Australian Boomerangs 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 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+.	This event is in the "Children" group. Art in the Library: Marbled Paper 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Required 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 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group. South VolunTeens 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: 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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4:30pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Forest Avenue Library 4:30pm - 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: 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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5:15pm										This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers with Rosie the Reading Monster 5:15pm - 6:00pm 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: 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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6:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Biggest and Tallest Trees in Iowa! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: 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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6:30pm								This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tools and Memes for Privacy-Oriented Teens 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: 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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