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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:
Come celebrate winter with a scavenger hunt throughout the Central Library's youth area. Find all the pictures to choose a prize!
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.
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.
Hibernating Animals Scavenger Hunt
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
All sorts of animals are hibernating in the library! From bears and woodchucks to snakes and bumblebees, learn about how the animal kingdom deals with the winter weather by finding all of their pictures and winning 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.
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:
Complete the scavenger hunt in the youth area and receive a prize.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
9:00am - 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:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.
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.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Cancelled
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.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00am - 11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Medicare Presentation with BINGO
2:00pm - 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:
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.
Dec
19
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:
No book discussion book this month. We will be discussing our favorite books of the year!
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
19
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
19
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:
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.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas-A Creative Readers Special
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,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Celebrate the season with cookies and hot chocolate while we listen to a story and create a masterpiece 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
After-School Club: Cookies and Cocoa Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school on Tuesdays to enjoy activities on our meeting room.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting
4:15pm - 5:30pm
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:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, December 19 at 4:15 PM in the South Side Library Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
19
2023
Tue
Drop in: Winter Luminaries
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Excited for Winter Solstice? Drop by the East Side Library to create your own winter luminary to take home! All supplies will be provided for you.
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