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Branches	Central Library				East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library	North Side Library		South Side Library		Off Site	DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Gateway Gallery	Central Library Family Room	No room assigned	East Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned	No room assigned	North Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Winter All Day 12/26 - 12/31 Children 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: Find all of the winter themed 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 "All Ages" group. Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/30/2024 @ 9:00am - 01/05/2025 @ 4:00pm All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's first ever Tiny Art Show! 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.					This event is in the "Children" group. My Little Pony Scavenger Hunt 12/30/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm Children 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: Find all of the pictures hiding in the children's area to receive a prize.
9:00am		This event is in the "Children" group. New Year's Eve Goodie Bags 9:00am - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate the upcoming year by grabbing a New Year's goodie bag at the Central youth desk! One per child, while supplies last. 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 "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room 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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10:00am												This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. 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: 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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11:00am										This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Noon Year's Eve Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate New Year's Eve at the North Side Library! Enjoy snacks, crafts, and sensory activities for the whole family while we count down to noon. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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11:30am						This event is in the "Children" group. Noon-Years Eve: Around the World Celebrations 11:30am - 12:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the library! 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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5:00pm					Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.		Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.	Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.	Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.		Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.		Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.	Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
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