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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.
Teen Titan 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:
Teen titans are hiding in the library! Find al your favorite characters and 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.
Frogs and Toads 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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00am - 10:30am
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:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us 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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00am - 11:30am
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
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:15am - 11:00am
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:
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
10:30am - 11:00am
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
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Friends of the North Side Library
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
North Side Book Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
This month we will be reading and discussing The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Bingo with AmeriCorps Seniors!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Join Volunteer Iowa and AmeriCorps Seniors for a few rousing rounds of BINGO!
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
City of Des Moines Job Fair
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Exhibits
Event Details:
Join us to discover open positions, future opportunities and how to apply for a job with the City of Des Moines!
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 "Children" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read!
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.
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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
21
2023
Tue
Level Up!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
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+.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Creative Readers-From Book to Art!
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
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
21
2023
Tue
After-School Club: Perler Bead Art
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can create their own perler bead art. We will also have supplies to turn your design into earrings or a keychain!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting
4:15pm - 5:30pm
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:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, March 21 at 4:15 PM in the Forest Avenue Library Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Discovering Des Moines History
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Interested in learning about the history of our great City? Or learning about your little corner of it? DMPL is offering free monthly presentations on Des Moines’ fascinating past.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
PROGRAMA DE EMPODERAMIENTO FINANCIERO
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
46
Event Details:
Forest Avenue Library (La Biblioteca Forest Ave) le invita a tomar las riendas de su seguridad financiera. En 5 clases con duración de una hora podrá aprender los conceptos básicos que necesita para salir adelante financieramente.
Disclaimer(s)
Email Required
Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Iowa History 101: "We Came Home Together": Black Civil War Veterans and Community Building in Iowa
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Movies
Event Details:
Join the Forest Avenue Library for a film presentation from the State Historical Society of Iowa. We'll be watching one Iowa History 101 film each third Tuesday from February until November. This month, Dwain Coleman, University of Iowa Ph.D.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
21
2023
Tue
Q&A about Medicare Scams/ Preguntas de Fraude de Medicare
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Senior Medicare Patrol, or SMPs, help Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.
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