This event is in the "Adults" group. Housing Resources with NFC! Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you dreaming of owning your own home? Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, for ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Housing Resources with NFC! 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Are you dreaming of owning your own home? Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, for the Journey to Homeownership program! 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. Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Read Dangerously Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handl... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Read Dangerously 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. &nbs... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Sesame Street Storytime Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Des Moines Performing Arts is bringing Sesame Street Live! to Des Moines on October 29 at 6 pm. In celebration of this upcoming performance, visit the library for a Sesame Street s... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Sesame Street Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Des Moines Performing Arts is bringing Sesame Street Live! to Des Moines on October 29 at 6 pm. In celebration of this upcoming performance, visit the library for a Sesame Street storytime. 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. South Side Book Discussion - The Art Thief Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Art Thief 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! 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. Glowforge Training Thursday, October 17, 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. Oct 17 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: 4 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: This month for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita will teach us how to do a variety of fun projects made with paper, from mini-piñatas to cool p... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This month for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita will teach us how to do a variety of fun projects made with paper, from mini-piñatas to cool personal planners and more! 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, October 17, 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 briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 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: 8 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book! 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. Drop In: Perler Beads Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Drop in the library and create a Perler bead masterpiece and fuse the beads together using heat. We will have fall themed designs out for all to use. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Drop In: Perler Beads 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in the library and create a Perler bead masterpiece and fuse the beads together using heat. We will have fall themed designs out for all to use. 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. DMPL & Dragons: Thursday Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming 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 third Thursday of each month to play, but 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 "All Ages" group. Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Centra... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 29 through November 3. 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. Storytelling 101 for Adults: Family Stories Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Everyone has great family stories, but many times listeners don't get the humor, history, or moral in them. This workshop will tell you how to chronicle stories, use your six ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Storytelling 101 for Adults: Family Stories 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Everyone has great family stories, but many times listeners don't get the humor, history, or moral in them.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Fridays Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 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: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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. Oct 18 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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. Outreach provider meeting Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Outreach provider meeting re: homelessness in community. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Outreach provider meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Outreach provider meeting re: homelessness in community.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central 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. Oct 19 2024 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. The Adventure Clubhouse Sneak Preview Saturday, October 19, 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 program The Adventure Clubhouse. This is a special interactive theater program design... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat The Adventure Clubhouse 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 program The Adventure Clubhouse. This is a special interactive theater program designed for children 4-6 years old and their grown-ups. 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. Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a: Ahorrar diner... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 10:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a: Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting Saturday, October 19, 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. Oct 19 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 "Adults" group. Landscape Embroidery Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for this hands-on workshop to embroider a miniature autumn landscape. We’ll use a few basic stitches that can be adjusted to match your skill level, whether you have some e... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Landscape Embroidery 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for this hands-on workshop to embroider a miniature autumn landscape.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Puzzle Exchange! Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you on... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap!
This event is in the "Teens" group. TeenTober Laser Tag Party! Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Age Group: Teens Event Details: Celebrate TeenTober! Join us for an after-hours party with laser tag, nerf guns, Nintendo Switch games, food, prizes, and more! Registration required to reserve your spot.... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat TeenTober Laser Tag Party! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Celebrate TeenTober! Join us for an after-hours party with laser tag, nerf guns, Nintendo Switch games, food, prizes, and more! Registration required to reserve your spot. Grades 6-12. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Children" group. Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/21 - 10/26 East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge" Here is the challenge: This ghost is looking for a spook-tacular new look, and we need your help! ... This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 21 - 26 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/21 - 10/26 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 by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge" 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.
