Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

 

 

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Children’s Program

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

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

10:00am - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

AARP will be at the library every *Wednesday and Saturday from February 3rd through April 13th to assist the public with their taxes. On Wednesday, 02/07 and 02/14, appointments are limited to 11:30-3:30.

Storybook Doulas

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Storybook Doulas are diverse Polk County Doulas and Perinatal Health Advocates celebrating Black Maternal Health Week 2024 by reading to families with young children in the community.

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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.

Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.

 

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Children’s Program

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

Movie Triple Feature: Kung Fu Panda 1, 2, and 3

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a TRIPLE FEATURE of Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Kung Fu Panda 3!

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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.

Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.

Drop-in Crafternoon: Pom-Pom Caterpillars

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!

This week, we will make caterpillars out of pom-poms!

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Children’s Program

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

Blank Park Zoo Presents Amazing Adaptations

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

A special guest from the Blank Park Zoo will visit the library and bring several of their animal friends!  Learn about what animals need to do to survive in their natural ranges and how their adaptations help them along the way.

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Children’s Program

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

VolunTEENS Work Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!

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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.

AViD presents James Patterson

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Outreach
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time, selling hundreds of millions of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books worldwide during his illustrious, prolific career.

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Off Site Event

Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.