This event is in the "Children" group. Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/9 - 6/14 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 - 14 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/9 - 6/14 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak All Day 6/13 - 6/14 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 13 - 14 2025 Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak All Day 6/13 - 6/14 North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the North Side Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Instrument Petting Zoo with Des Moines Symphony 10:00am - 10:45am 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, Play & Learn Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the Central Library! Children as young as 3 can learn about and practice playing string instruments with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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 "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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am North Side Library Outreach 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. Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.
This event is in the "Children" group. Energy Efficiency at Home: Be an Energy Detective! 11:00am - 12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Energy Efficiency at Home: Be an Energy Detective! 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: 🏠Energy Efficiency at Home 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 "All Ages" group. Crafternoon : Woven Tapestry 12:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Crafternoon : Woven Tapestry 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make a woven tapestry from yarn and a cardboard loom that you can take home. Stop by anytime between 12-5pm. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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.
