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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Spring Clean Book Sale
All Day
3/16–3/21
East Side Library Outreach
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Book Sales
Event Details:
We’re doing a little spring cleaning! Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Scavenger Hunt
All Day
3/16–3/21
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
DMPL Digital Drop-In
10:00am–11:00am
Franklin Avenue Family Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Family Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Event Details:
Stop by Franklin Ave Library and learn how to use DMPL’s digital resources like Libby, Consumer Reports, Kanopy, and newspapers.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Park-N-Play
10:00am–12:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
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 Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Preschool Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
South Side Meeting Room
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, music, and fun activities!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Wiggles and Giggles
10:15am–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
Program Type:
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming!
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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| 12:00pm |
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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
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Tween Book Club Pizza Party
12:00pm–1:00pm
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 special Spring Break edition of book club! We will enjoy pizza together while chatting about the graphic novel, This Was Our Pact, by Ryan Andrews.
Disclaimer(s)
Age requirement
This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Drop-In Tech Help
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library Success Center
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Success Center
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
South Side Book Discussion: A Manual for Cleaning Women
2:00pm–3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin! Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.
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 "Teens" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Teen Maker Meetup - Learn to Crochet!
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for an introduction to the basics of this popular fiber art! Participants will learn and practice foundational skills in a relaxed setting and receive a crochet hook to keep for continued practice. All materials and snacks provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Age requirement
This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Pajama Storytime : Hooray for Spring!
6:30pm–7:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Celebrate the first day of spring at a special Pajama Storytime! Enjoy stories, a warm beverage, and a fun craft. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring along a favorite stuffed animal to snuggle.
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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