Day Calendar

Come to the Central Youth area to learn about Dia de los Muertos! Read about the history and how families celebrate the holiday, and when you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to pick out your prize!

Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library.  The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved

Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge" 

Let's celebrate Halloween with a fun pumpkin scavenger hunt! Find them all and win a mysterious prize! Best for ages 6+

Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.

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!

Mysterious books have been appearing on the shelves at the South Side Library - and we need your help to identify them! Scour the stacks to find the books, then use clues to uncover the title and author.