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. 

Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño!

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Community Engagement Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Performances
Event Details:

Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading.

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.

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

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. 

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Art Cart Saturdays

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! 

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.

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.

Crochet 101: Make a Circle Coaster

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet by making a flat circle that you can use as a coaster. Each participant will receive yarn and a crochet hook to take with them.

PAWS and Read with Therapy Dogs

10:30am - 11:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for PAWS & Read with therapy dogs from Dog Training Elite here in Des Moines. 

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.

Children’s Program

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

Seed Swap and Spring Gardening Workshop

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Kick off gardening season by attending a seed swap & gardening workshop.

Cancelled

CANCELED Community Mosaic: Empowering Youth Through Art

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This is a collaborative initiative aimed at brightening our town's public spaces with vibrant mosaic murals while engaging local children and the community in the creative process.

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.