Join Miss Janee for stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and occasional crafts/activities that build literacy and kindergarten-readiness skills. Ages three to five.
Adventure Pass Changes in 2025
Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Aaaaargh Mateys! It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day, so come to the library and find all of the pirate pictures hiding around the Children's Area.
Join us for stories, songs, and movement that build literacy and school-readiness skills. Ages 3-6
Play, Grow, Learn! is an opportunity for you to use the Imagination Station to explore early literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using Forest Avenue Library's space and toys.
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month during Preschool Storytime with special stories and crafts today! Ages 3-6
On Thursdays, children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs together, followed by a period of free play or drawing.
Visit us every Thursday afternoon to receive guidance in searching for jobs. We will use Google Tools to help you create an email account, build a simple resume, and apply for jobs.
Join the Science Center of Iowa for the first in a three-part camp series. In this class students will learn basic coding concepts while working together to create and test apps. Ages 10-14.
Acompañennos para celebrar el Mes de Herencia Latina con manualidades basadas en la celebración Brazileña de Carnaval, y proyección de la película Rio!
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Español e Inglés Para Toda la Familia
Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish.