This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: IA State Fair Butter Sculptures All Day 7/14 - 7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 14 - 20 2024 I Spy: IA State Fair Butter Sculptures All Day 7/14 - 7/20 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 summer and the upcoming Iowa State Fair at the Central Library! Find all the pictures in the Youth 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Drop-in Craft: Hoop Gliders All Day 7/15 - 7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 - 20 2024 Drop-in Craft: Hoop Gliders All Day 7/15 - 7/20 Central Library Teen Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Teen Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make a hoop glider from strips of paper and a straw. See how far it can glide! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Frozen Treats from around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/16 - 7/22 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 16 - 22 2024 Frozen Treats from around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/16 - 7/22 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Travel around the world to learn all about the frozen treats that different cultures make in order to beat the heat! Find them all and win a really cool prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. Disability Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/8 - 7/19 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 8 - 19 2024 Disability Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/8 - 7/19 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: Scavenger Hunt
This event is in the "Children" group. Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/15 - 7/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 15 - 27 2024 Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/15 - 7/27 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group. Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Kids and families! Are you excited about amphibians? Find out about these smooth, wet animals that seem to magically transform from egg to adult. Join us as we learn about amphibians - and meet some live ones - with a Polk County naturalist! 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. LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm 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: 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 Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am North Side Library Outreach Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Outreach 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 "Children" group. Kids in the Kitchen 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri Kids in the Kitchen 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Kids in the Kitchen is 6-7 week program based around the Department of Agriculture "MyPlate". Each session, students learn about a food group, why it is good for us, physical activity, and then we make a snack together at the end of the class. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
