This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Greetings around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/27 - 8/31 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: We're traveling the world this week at Forest! Learn how to say hello in all sorts of different languages! Find them all and win a spectacular prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 27 - 31 2024 Greetings around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/27 - 8/31 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: We're traveling the world this week at Forest! Learn how to say hello in all sorts of different languages! Find them all and win a spectacular prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. K-pop Meet Up Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snack... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Women Scientists and Inventors Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/3 - 9/9 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Learn about some of the amazing scientists and inventors who have expanded our knowledge of the world! Find them all and win a spectacular prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 3 - 9 2024 Women Scientists and Inventors Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/3 - 9/9 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn about some of the amazing scientists and inventors who have expanded our knowledge of the world! Find them all and win a spectacular prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Manga Book Club Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and e... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Manga Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, watch anime, make art, and play Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Switch Gaming Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in STEM Challenge: Lego Challenges Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, choose a Le... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Lego Challenges 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, choose a Lego challenge to complete. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. Try your hand at painting a portrai... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. South VolunTeens Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This i... This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Books & Bones Bash Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: We want to get a jump on the spooky season! Join us for a one-of-a-kind, two-part event! If you can't make it to both programs, it's okay to just come to one! Part One! Come to ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 7 2024 Sat Books & Bones Bash 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: We want to get a jump on the spooky season! Join us for a one-of-a-kind, two-part event! If you can't make it to both programs, it's okay to just come to one! Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 7 2024 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Yoga Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: ASAP Mondays Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: ASAP Mondays 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Franklin VolunTeens Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Age Group: Teens Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. Teens ages twelve to eighteen can pick up a teen volunteer applicati... This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Forest Bathing 101: Learn about Shinrin-yoku in Japan Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Have you heard of forest bathing? Would you like to know more about what it is, and why it has become so popular? Join us for a 1-hour presentation fro... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Forest Bathing 101: Learn about Shinrin-yoku in Japan 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 75 Event Details: Have you heard of forest bathing? Would you like to know more about what it is, and why it has become so popular? Join us for a 1-hour presentation from a local forest bathing guide to learn more abou
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Bubble Guppies Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/10 - 9/16 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: The Bubble Guppies are swimming all around the library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 - 16 2024 Bubble Guppies Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/10 - 9/16 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Bubble Guppies are swimming all around the library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Club: Air Dry Clay Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Children and teens ages 8-18 can join us at North Side Library on the second Tuesday of each month for Art Club! We will kick off the school year by working with air dry clay. C... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Art Club: Air Dry Clay 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children and teens ages 8-18 can join us at North Side Library on the second Tuesday of each month for Art Club! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game On! Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. Disclaimer(s) 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Fall Paper Wreaths Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, we will mak... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Fall Paper Wreaths 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, we will make Fall wreaths using paper plates and paper leaves! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. Try your hand at painting a po... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTEENS Work Time Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Imagination Station at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens 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! This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Imagination Station Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Imagination Station 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! Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craft Club Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper ar... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Craft Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper arts, pottery, printmaking, fiber arts and so much more!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Crafting - Spinners and Weavers Guild Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join members of the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild to weave on a cardboard loom. Weaving is an ancient craft, dating back to Neolithic times approximately 12,000 years ag... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Spinners and Weavers Guild 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join members of the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild to weave on a cardboard loom.
