Birding for Life Walk

9:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This is our second Birding for Life Walk celebrating our spring and summer residents and visitors. We are coming into the peak of the spring bird migration.

Yoga Flow

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join TogetherMSM for Yoga Flow with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy.

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.

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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together!

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. 

Springtime Family Social

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Event Details:

Spring is in the air! Celebrate the magic of Spring with us through community, stories, and hands-on fun! Families will enjoy a seasonal story and share a tasty snack.

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.

Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension.  Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:

Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Performances
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.