This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. P... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 3 2024 Fri Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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. Star Wars Day-May the 4th be with you! Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate everything Star Wars! Bring the family and join us for crafts, activities and a scavenger hunt in the children's area from 10 AM to 4 PM. Costumes are welcome! May ... This event is in the "Children" group. May 4 2024 Sat Star Wars Day-May the 4th be with you! 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate everything Star Wars! Bring the family and join us for crafts, activities and a scavenger hunt in the children's area from 10 AM to 4 PM. Costumes are welcome! May the Force be with you! 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 "All Ages" group. Ivy + Bean the Musical Sneak Preview Saturday, May 4, 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 Ivy + Bean the Musical which is based on the series by Annie Barrows. Enjo... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 4 2024 Sat Ivy + Bean 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 Ivy + Bean the Musical which is based on the series by Annie Barrows. 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 "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. 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 "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. Reading on the Margins Book Discussion Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and ... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2024 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – Everything Everywhere All at Once Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2024 Fri Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – Everything Everywhere All at Once 1:30pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 13 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: May's selection is The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club meeting on the second Monday of... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2024 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: May's selection is The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Franklin VolunTeens Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Age Group: Teens Event Details: We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Summer Volunteering: Teens ages 12-18 can pick up a volunteer application starting Monday, ... This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 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: We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for the 2023-2024 school year.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. This program is recommended for caregiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 14 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 15 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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. Nintendo Switch Party! Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2024 Wed Nintendo Switch Party! 5:30pm - 7:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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. EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will chat about the book and work on a fun activity or craft related to the bo... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 16 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will chat about the book and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book! Registration Required. 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 "Adults" group. Community Crafting - Calligraphy Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Tome Hope started studying calligraphy over 20 years ago at the University of Iowa. She started her calligraphy business, Ink & Oak, in 2013, and has been a teaching artist at ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Calligraphy 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Tome Hope started studying calligraphy over 20 years ago at the University of Iowa. She started her calligraphy business, Ink & Oak, in 2013, and has been a teaching artist at the Des Moines Art Center since 2017.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 20 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 "Adults" group. Franklin Cinema Club – Chinatown Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: May's film selection is the 1974 Roman Polanski drama Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a discussion series held the... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2024 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – Chinatown 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: May's film selection is the 1974 Roman Polanski drama Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. This program is recommended for caregiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 21 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 22 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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. The Art of Expression: Mandala Scratch Art Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On May 22, join us in creating Mandala Scratch Art... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2024 Wed The Art of Expression: Mandala Scratch Art 5:00pm - 6:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Cafe Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia. We'll be... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2024 Fri Memory Cafe 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a kite shaped like a bird. Materials wi... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Bird Kites 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month we will have supplies available to make a kite shaped like a bird. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day. Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Memorial Day 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 Memorial Day.
