Pick up a themed take-and-make activity bag at South Side Library!
While Supplies Last
Due to a scheduled project, the south drive, pickup window, and book drop will be inaccessible at the Franklin Avenue Library from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. Parking will be limited in the east lot. The library will remain open for normal hours.
The South Side Library will be open today for normal hours as concrete work continues today and likely tomorrow. Patrons will need to enter the library parking lot through the pool's parking lot off of Porter Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Pick up a themed take-and-make activity bag at South Side Library!
While Supplies Last
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.
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 under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more.
This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
June's selection is The Old Place by Bobby Finger.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
The library welcomes Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to
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.
The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us on June 10 to kick off Pride 2024 and make some colorful rainbow crafts.
Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, work in teams, create and perform skits, and make new friends? Join us Mondays in June from 4–5 p.m.
Would you like to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer? Take this required training to learn how! Participants will learn how to use FormLabs free PreForm software to prepare their 3D prints for printing at the libra
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.
Join us for Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program sponsored by the ISBA Legal Access Committee.
Join us for an exciting and hands-on journey into the world of relief printmaking.
Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome!
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Question: What do thunderstorms, pollinators and grant money all have in common?
Answer: Rain Gardens
See the 1981 classic movie Mommie Dearest (directed by Frank Perry) followed by a discussion about the making of the film and its reception with Hollywood historian A. Ashley Hoff.
Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.