This event is in the "Children" group. Spongebob Squarepants Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/11 - 6/17 This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 - 17 2024 Spongebob Squarepants Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/11 - 6/17 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: This week we're taking a trip to Bikini Bottom! Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, and all your friends are hiding throughout the library! Find them all and you'll win an absolutely pelagic 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. Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 - 15 2024 Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. DIY Mini Pride Floats! All Day 6/1 - 6/14 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 14 2024 DIY Mini Pride Floats! All Day 6/1 - 6/14 Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by making your own mini parade float!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Insects! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Insects! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Kids and Families! Explore the world of bugs with a Polk County Conservation naturalist! We will even take a look at some live insects! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Touch-a-Truck: Street Sweeper & Dump Truck 10:00am - 11:00am This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Touch-a-Truck: Street Sweeper & Dump Truck 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Kids and caregivers! 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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 "Adults" group. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – C'mon C'mon 1:30pm - 3:45pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – C'mon C'mon 1:30pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles. Joaquin Phoenix is the star of director Mike Mills' 2021 drama.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo 2:00pm - 3:00pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come to East Side Library to learn about our city zoo and conservation from a Blank Park Zoo educator. You might also get to meet an ambassador animal from the zoo! 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. ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The ARL TheraPets are coming to Forest! Come meet the pets and pick your favorite book to read to an animal. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Very Special Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Not Too Late 5:00pm - 7:30pm Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri A Very Special Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Not Too Late 5:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic. 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.