This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party: Paddington 2 Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Experience this whimsical and heartwarming adventure starring the beloved Paddington Bear! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Paddington 2. Rated PG. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Movie Watch Party: Paddington 2 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Experience this whimsical and heartwarming adventure starring the beloved Paddington Bear! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Paddington 2. Rated PG.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Repair Café Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Do you have an item in your home in need of repair? Stop by Franklin Avenue Library's Repair Café to get help from volunteers with expertise on how to fix your item(s) or refer you... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Repair Café 12:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Do you have an item in your home in need of repair? Stop by Franklin Avenue Library's Repair Café to get help from volunteers with expertise on how to fix your item(s) or refer you to a local professional.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. 40th Anniversary Open House Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 2:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The North Side Library is turning 40! Learn about the history of the library in the Highland Park/Oak Park community and celebrate 40 years in our current building with refres... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon 40th Anniversary Open House 11:30am - 2:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: The North Side Library is turning 40! Learn about the history of the library in the Highland Park/Oak Park community and celebrate 40 years in our current building with refreshments, 1984 Trivia, door prizes, and more.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sounds of the Season Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a night of holiday-themed music featuring the Roosevelt High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Alexander Gray, and the Da Capo A Cappella Jazz Choir, under t... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Sounds of the Season 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Join us for a night of holiday-themed music featuring the Roosevelt High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Alexander Gray, and the Da Capo A Cappella Jazz Choir, under the direction of Rose Dino.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sneak Preview Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy the performance and enter to win free tick... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy the performance and enter to win free tickets to the 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 "All Ages" group. Película Gratuita - Mujercitas (2019) | Family Movie Showing - Little Women (2019) Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Escape the chill outside and cozy up to watch the Little Women (2019) movie with the whole family. Enjoy snacks and crafts while watching this adaptation of the classic book. ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Película Gratuita - Mujercitas (2019) | Family Movie Showing - Little Women (2019) 10:30am - 1:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Event Details: Escape the chill outside and cozy up to watch the Little Women (2019) movie with the whole family. Enjoy snacks and crafts while watching this adaptation of the classic book. 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. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Puzzle Competition Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for our THIRD annual puzzle competition night! We'll have different categories, including one for kids, and some delicious winter treats (sugar cookies, hot chocolate and a... Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Join us for our THIRD annual puzzle competition night! We'll have different categories, including one for kids, and some delicious winter treats (sugar cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider).
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Children’s Author Visit: Don Tate Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Author Visits, Book Sales Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate is coming to the Forest Avenue Library!Tate, a Des Moines native, is an award-winning author, and the illustrator of numerous critical... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Children’s Author Visit: Don Tate 6:30pm - 8:00pm Forest Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Visits, Book Sales Event Details: Award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate is coming to the Forest Avenue Library!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Taylor Swift Party! Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Calling all Swifties! Come make the friendship bracelets, and decorate a photograph to hang on your wall, Superstar. We will have a variety of crafts, activities, and raffle p... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Taylor Swift Party! 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Calling all Swifties! Come make the friendship bracelets, and decorate a photograph to hang on your wall, Superstar. We will have a variety of crafts, activities, and raffle prizes in celebration of Taylor Swift's birthday! 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Crafternoon : Winter Paper-Chain Garland Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Drop-in to the Forest Ave Library to make a paper-chain garland using winter-themed decorative papers. Take your garland with you to add a lovely DIY decoration to your cozy places... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Crafternoon : Winter Paper-Chain Garland 12:00pm - 4:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in to the Forest Ave Library to make a paper-chain garland using winter-themed decorative papers. Take your garland with you to add a lovely DIY decoration to your cozy places at home! This craft is suitable for all ages. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Asian Cooking with CultureALL Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, All Ages Event Details: Learn how to cook different Asian cuisines with CultureALL ambassadors! This month, Phoebe from CultureALL will teach us how to make vegetable dumplings. Dumplings are a must ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Asian Cooking with CultureALL 6:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: Learn how to cook different Asian cuisines with CultureALL ambassadors! 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 "All Ages" group. Jingle Jazz Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Event Details: In partnership with DMPL, the Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble presents a free holiday concert. The library will provide hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Though the weather be dreary, the... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Jingle Jazz 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: In partnership with DMPL, the Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble presents a free holiday concert. The library will provide hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Though the weather be dreary, the tunes will be cheery, and we hope to see you there! 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 "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels, about a young hobbit named Frodo who is appointed the job of des... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Paper Bag Luminaries | Luces de Papel Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us at Forest to make an easy craft that you can use to decorate your house during this winter time.Ven a Forest y crea una manualidad para decorar tu casa para este invierno. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Paper Bag Luminaries | Luces de Papel 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at Forest to make an easy craft that you can use to decorate your house during this winter time.Ven a Forest y crea una manualidad para decorar tu casa para este invierno. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels, about a young hobbit named Frodo who is appointed the job of des... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Drop in Puzzles! Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Looking for an activity to get out of the house? Drop by the East Side Library this Saturday to complete a puzzle! Puzzles are 300 pieces and will be set up in our meeting room for... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Drop in Puzzles! 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Looking for an activity to get out of the house? Drop by the East Side Library this Saturday to complete a puzzle! Puzzles are 300 pieces and will be set up in our meeting room for you to drop in between 10am - 4pm.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels, about a young hobbit named Frodo who is appointed the job of des... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Movie Watch Party : The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: The Lord of the Rings is an action-adventure-drama-fantasy movie trilogy, based on J.R.R. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/30/2024 @ 9:00am to 01/05/2025 @ 4:00pm Central Library Gateway Gallery at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's first ever Tiny Art Show! Pick up your free art kit at the Central Library starting December 30th. Kits will... Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec-Jan 2024 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/30/2024 @ 9:00am - 01/05/2025 @ 4:00pm Central Library Gateway Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's first ever Tiny Art Show!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Puzzle and Game Cafe Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring y... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring your own! Snacks will be provided. 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 "All Ages" group. Board Game Café Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Drop in: Friendship Bracelets Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative drop in where you can make your own beaded friendship bracelet! All materials are provided, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Drop in: Friendship Bracelets 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative drop in where you can make your own beaded friendship bracelet! All materials are provided, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crafternoon : Woven Tapestry Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make a woven tapestry from yarn and a cardboard loom that you can take home. Stop by an... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Crafternoon : Woven Tapestry 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make a woven tapestry from yarn and a cardboard loom that you can take home. Stop by anytime between 1-5pm. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical Sneak Preview Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: the Musical based on the hugely popular series of books. 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 "All Ages" group. Board Game Café Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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.
