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.
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.
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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.
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M.
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.
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.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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.
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.
*Registration for this program will open on December 1st*
Drop-in to North Side and make a snowflake out of pipe cleaners and beads!
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Learn to make a variety of paper projects at the North Side Library with ASAP bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita. Lunita will show us how to make paper projects like mini-piñatas and personal planners.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Have you ever wondered how parachutes work? Learn about the science behind them and then create your own miniature version to test out and take home.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Attend orientation and become a South Side Library VolunTeen! You'll earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Please come prepared with your availability.
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!
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 January's Craft-N-Carry: Origami Flowers! During this 30 minute session, you'll be able to grab this month's supplies and have a quick craft tutorial.
Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book.
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.