This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. K-pop Meet Up Tuesday, April 30, 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. Apr 30 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 "Adults" group. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. NFC's Journey to Homeownership Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help n... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2024 Wed NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help navigate what Black/African American homeownership may look like tod
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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 "Adults" group. AViD presents Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Adults Event Details: Two of the country’s most popular action writers will swap stories during this special AViD event. Gregg Hurwitz is the author of the Orphan X series, which follows Evan Smoak, a b... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 2 2024 Thu AViD presents Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Two of the country’s most popular action writers will swap stories during this special AViD event. Gregg Hurwitz is the author of the Orphan X series, which follows Evan Smoak, a black book government assassin.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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. 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 "Adults" group. Internet Basics Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: In this workshop participants will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. At the end of the session... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2024 Fri Internet Basics 3:00pm - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In this workshop participants will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Library Meeting Age Group: Adults Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting. If you are looking for a wonderful way to support the Franklin Avenue Libr... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, May 4, 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. May 4 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: 17 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafternoon Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South 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 other craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2024 Sat Crafternoon 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or other 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 "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play. 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. Using Local Grains in Bread Baking Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us as we learn from area grain growers, millers and bread bakers about our local and regional “grain chain”. In our Cultivate Your Plate small group style you’ll get a chance ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2024 Sun Using Local Grains in Bread Baking 1:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us as we learn from area grain growers, millers and bread bakers about our local and regional “grain chain”.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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. 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 "Adults" group. Technology Basics Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet brows... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Technology Basics 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. 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 "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 2024 Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Email your s... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Writers' Workshop 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Europe and the Holocaust Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Beverly Nagel Ellis will share the story of her family's years-long Holocaust journey, from a Russian slave camp, to a German displaced persons camp, to their emigration ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon Europe and the Holocaust 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beverly Nagel Ellis will share the story of her family's years-long Holocaust journey, from a Russian slave camp, to a German displaced persons camp, to their emigration to the United States.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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 "Adults" group. Manualidades para adultos: Pintando abanicos | Crafting for Adults: Fan Painting Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come paint a hanheld fan or bring your current project and make some progress! Template and free-hand options will be available by choice. Registration rec... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2024 Tue Manualidades para adultos: Pintando abanicos | Crafting for Adults: Fan Painting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come paint a hanheld fan or bring your current project and make some progress! Template and free-hand options will be available by choice. Registration recommended. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: 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 afterwar... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a special edition of Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club. Each month we have a conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. We’... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join us for a special edition of Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club. Each month we have a conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. We’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new st 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 "Adults" group. Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot on a series of programs aimed at having important community c... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot on a series of programs aimed at having important community conversations about poverty and its effect on Iowa. 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 "Adults" group. Natives in our Parks Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Joel with Des Moines Parks and Recreation to learn about what City of Des Moines Parks & Rec has done with Natives in their Parks program and with their Neighborhood progr... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2024 Wed Natives in our Parks 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Joel with Des Moines Parks and Recreation to learn about what City of Des Moines Parks & Rec has done with Natives in their Parks program and with their Neighborhood program!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
