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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
I Spy: Dia de los Muertos
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 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!
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.
Ghosts in Disguise Challenge
All Day 10/28 - 10/31
East Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge"
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.
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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.
Oct-Nov
2024
Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt
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:
Let's celebrate Halloween with a fun pumpkin scavenger hunt! Find them all and win a mysterious prize! Best for ages 6+
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt
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:
Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.
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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.
Oct-Nov
2024
A Special Spooky Scavenger Hunt!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
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!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct-Nov
2024
A Spine-Tingling Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
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:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing.
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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Preschool Storytime
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:
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Spooky Stop-in at the Library
4:00pm - 7:30pm
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:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween night at the library on Halloween Night!
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.
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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.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This month for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita will teach us how to do a variety of fun projects made with paper, from mini-piñatas to cool personal planners 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 29 through November 3.
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.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Discovering Chile | Descubre Chile
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Come and join us to discover Chile. A guest speaker from this incredible country will host this program.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Virtual Cookbook Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Join us from the comfort of your own homes and kitchens for a DMPL cookbook club that celebrates substitutions, creativity, sustainability and independence in home cooking.
Disclaimer(s)
Email Required
Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
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