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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
I Spy: KPop Demon Hunters
All Day
12/27–12/30
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come find pictures of your favorite KPop Demon Hunters characters in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim 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 "All Ages" group
12/27/2025 @ 12:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Scavenger Hunt
12/27/2025 @ 12:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
12/27/2025 @ 10:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Forest Avenue Winter Book Sale
12/27/2025 @ 10:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Sales
Event Details:
Forest Avenue Library is hosting a winter book sale! Swing by Forest, December 22nd - January 3rd, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The inventory includes books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup
12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:00am–10:30am
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time
10:00am–10:30am
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Park N Play
10:00am–11:30am
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday mornings in the South Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys and fun activities for families at no cost.
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
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Spoonful of Sugar: Mary Poppins Movie with Hot Cocoa Bar
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Wear your pajamas and slippers, bring your blanket and stuffy, and join us for a cozy showing of the original Mary Poppins! We'll have a craft and hot cocoa bar!
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.
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.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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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
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Tween & Teen Ukulele Jam
2:30pm–3:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Take your ukulele skills to the next level, have fun jamming to some old favorite songs and learn new songs along the way!
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
Tween Book Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
30
2025
Tue
K-pop Meet-up
5:00pm–6:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 2
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 2
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.
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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