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. Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:30am - 11:00am 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Tippi Toes is coming back to the library!Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Any child between the ages 2-10 can participate. 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. History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a pivotal chapter in American history. 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 "All Ages" group. Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Rake's Progress 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Rake's Progress 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Janacek’s vivid and playful opera, The Cunning Little Vixen
This event is in the "Adults" group. Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again?Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap! 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.
