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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Take and Make - Pressed Flower Bookmark
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Take & Make
Event Details:
Take and Make a pressed flower bookmark. All materials, except for the flowers, are included.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun-Jul
2023
I Spy: Des Moines Landmarks
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Find all of the Des Moines landmarks in the children's area 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun-Jul
2023
PRIDE Month Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
June is PRIDE month, and we will have pictures of prominent LGBTQ+ figures hidden in the library. Find them all and win 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adult Scavenger Hunt - June 2023
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Come in and grab an Adult Scavenger Hunt sheet to learn about the library and different places and spaces around the Franklin Avenue Library. If you complete the Scavenger Hunt - you'll even get a prize to take home!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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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.
Jun
27
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.
Jun
27
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 "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
DART Bus Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Des Moines Public Library for a special Storytime with DART! This week's storytime will have a special guest reader from the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority.
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.
Jun
27
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 "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.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Blank Park Zoo Visits the Library!
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Performances,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Visit South Side Library and our friends at Blank Park Zoo to explore the impact that humans have on nature and learn about the hard work that goes into conservation. Be prepared for fun zoo artifacts and even a live animal ambassador!
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 "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Mo Willems Party!
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Today we are celebrating some of our favorite Mo Willems characters! Join us for crafts, games, and activities all about the Pigeon, Gerald & Piggie, Nanette, and more!
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.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Find Your Roar with the Blank Park Zoo!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Find your roar with the Blank Park Zoo! We will explore the impact that humans have on nature and learn about the hard work that goes into conservation.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Level Up!
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:
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 "Adults" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Medicare Presentation with BINGO
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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:
Join Rosario Manzano as she does a presentation on Medicare. After the presentation, she will host a game of BINGO!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun
27
2023
Tue
Introvert Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Love books and hate talking to people? Join like-minded readers as we sit quietly and read. Discussion optional and icebreakers forbidden. Bring your own book.
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