This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Make: Beaded Lizard Keychain Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Stop by the children's area and grab a beaded lizard kit to take home! The kit contains all of the supplies and directions needed to make one lizard. You will use a simple threadin... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Take & Make: Beaded Lizard Keychain 4:00pm - 8:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the children's area and grab a beaded lizard kit to take home! The kit contains all of the supplies and directions needed to make one lizard. You will use a simple threading technique and pony beads to make your new friend. 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. Touch-a-Truck: Garbage & Recycle Truck Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids and caregivers! Come to the East Side Library parking lot to get a close-up look at a City of Des Moines Garbage & Recycle Truck! Visitors can learn from a commu... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Touch-a-Truck: Garbage & Recycle Truck 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Kids and caregivers! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Paper Quilling, Again! Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Back by popular demand! Join us for an exciting paper quilling workshop at the library! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this program is perfect for anyone int... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 7 2024 Fri Paper Quilling, Again! 3:00pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Back by popular demand! 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. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 8 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 "All Ages" group. 100 Things to do in Des Moines before you die BINGO Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The library welcomes Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attraction... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon 100 Things to do in Des Moines before you die BINGO 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: The library welcomes Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Printmaking Workshop: Relief Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an exciting and hands-on journey into the world of relief printmaking. In this immersive workshop, participants will explore the process of carving intricate desig... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2024 Mon Printmaking Workshop: Relief 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for an exciting and hands-on journey into the world of relief printmaking. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sunshine Storytime Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 b... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome. 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 "Adults" group. Lawyers in Libraries: Powers of Attorney & Living Wills Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program sponsored by the ISBA Legal Access Committee. This program will focus on financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney,... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Lawyers in Libraries: Powers of Attorney & Living Wills 1:30pm - 2:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program sponsored by the ISBA Legal Access Committee. 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. Intro to Dance Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: The East Side Library welcomes dancers from Yaro Dance Company, dancers will be here to show off their shoes and costumes and talk about their love of dance! You can try some basic... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Intro to Dance 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: The East Side Library welcomes dancers from Yaro Dance Company, dancers will be here to show off their shoes and costumes and talk about their love of dance! 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. Touch-a-Truck: Street Sweeper & Dump Truck Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids and caregivers! Come to the East Side Library parking lot to get a close-up look at a City of Des Moines Street Sweeper and Dump Truck! Visitors can learn from a com... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 14 2024 Fri Touch-a-Truck: Street Sweeper & Dump Truck 10:00am - 11:00am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Kids and caregivers! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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. Bicycle Rodeo with DSM Bicycle Collective Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: What is a Bicycle Rodeo? It is an interactive obstacle course where kids can learn about bicycle safety and have a lot of fun! Join the library staff, DSM Bicycle Collective sta... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2024 Tue Bicycle Rodeo with DSM Bicycle Collective 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: What is a Bicycle Rodeo? It is an interactive obstacle course where kids can learn about bicycle safety and have a lot of fun! 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. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
Juneteenth All Day Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. Closing Jun 19 2024 Wed Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Take & Make: DIY Ball Drop Game Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Stop by the children's area and grab a DIY Ball drop game kit to take home! The kit contains all of the supplies and directions needed to make one mini classic game, similar to Ker... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 20 2024 Thu Take & Make: DIY Ball Drop Game 4:00pm - 8:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the children's area and grab a DIY Ball drop game kit to take home! 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. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 22 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 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. Princess Storytime with Miss Capital City Iowa Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us as we welcome Miss Capital City 2024, Abby Turner, to the library for a special princess story time. Abby will be reading and sharing her favorite stories with us as we lea... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 22 2024 Sat Princess Storytime with Miss Capital City Iowa 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us as we welcome Miss Capital City 2024, Abby Turner, to the library for a special princess story time. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 24 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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. STEAM Cart Challenge: Flag Waver Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: STEAM Cart Challenge: Construct a moving structure that can hold a flag and move the flag up and down. We will have paper and materials to make your own personal flag and using ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue STEAM Cart Challenge: Flag Waver 2:30pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Computers & Technology, Play & Learn Event Details: STEAM Cart Challenge: Construct a moving structure that can hold a flag and move the flag up and down. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine S... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Swim Sunshine Storytime @ Teachout Aquatic Center 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Nichole for a special storytime at Teachout Aquatic Center! Participants can listen (and splash) to fun stories and songs. In the case of inclement weather, Sunshine Storytime will be held in the meeting room. 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.
