Central Library Pickup Window - Change in Hours

Effective Sunday, September 1, the Central Library pickup window will have new hours. It will be open from 12-6 PM, Monday-Friday. 

Labor Day Closure

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. All buildings will open for regular hours on Tuesday, September 3.

Game Day at South

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Beat the weekend boredom blues with board games at the South Side Library. A selection of table top games will be provided for use in the library all day.

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.

Mother's Day Pop Up Craft

All Day
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to decorate a paper mother's day craft at the Forest Avenue Library!  As supplies last.

Play Grow Learn

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a day of play.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Make a Bird Feeder ~ Comederos para pájaros y un cuento bilingüe

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Assemble and paint your own bird feeder and start feeding the birds in your neighborhood!  We’ll also have a bilingual story and poem about birds.

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.