This event is in the "Adults" group. Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Says Who? Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-chan... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Says Who? 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 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, May 15, 2025 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, music, and fun activities! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 15 2025 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, music, and fun activities!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, May 15, 2025 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! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 15 2025 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! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. South Side Book Discussion: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels Thursday, May 15, 2025 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! We're reading The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett this month! This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu South Side Book Discussion: The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels 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! We're reading The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett this month! 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, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 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: Drama Games Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, and work in teams? Join us at ASAP Thursdays and Kyle Chizek in May for a fun Drama Games class that will get your cr... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Drama Games 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: Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, and work in teams? 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. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to chil... This event is in the "Children" group. May 15 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 7-18. 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. ARL TheraPets Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: The ARL TheraPets are coming to East Side Library! Come meet the pets and pick your favorite book to read to an animal. This event is in the "Children" group. May 15 2025 Thu ARL TheraPets 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The ARL TheraPets are coming to East Side Library! Come meet the pets and pick your favorite book to read to an animal. 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 "Children" group. Pajama Storytime : Fairies Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime all about fairies. We will read stories, have a treat, and make fairy gardens to take home. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snug... This event is in the "Children" group. May 15 2025 Thu Pajama Storytime : Fairies 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime all about fairies. We will read stories, have a treat, and make fairy gardens to take home. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snuggle! 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. Reading on the Margins Book Discussion Thursday, May 15, 2025 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 15 2025 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. AViD Presents: Abby Jimenez Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Adults Event Details: Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 1.5 million copies and bee... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu AViD Presents: Abby Jimenez 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into 28 languages.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Friday, May 16, 2025 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. May 16 2025 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Saturday, May 17, 2025 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! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the fiv... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 17 2025 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! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, Talk. 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, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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 dinero: c... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm - 1:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sourdough Basics Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join us for Beginning Sourdough where we explore the fundamentals of sourdough, including what it is and all the things you can make from sourdough. Steve Bryce is a restaurat... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Sourdough Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us for Beginning Sourdough where we explore the fundamentals of sourdough, including what it is and all the things you can make from sourdough.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, May 19, 2025 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. May 19 2025 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) 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. ASAP Mondays : Design and Print Custom Cards Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Join Mad Todd to design and print your own custom cards and personalized paper projects, using a different printmaking technique each week. Snack provided for all participants. This event is in the "Children" group. May 19 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Design and Print Custom Cards 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Mad Todd to design and print your own custom cards and personalized paper projects, using a different printmaking technique each week. Snack provided for all participants. 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. Intro to fishing with the DNR! Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Iowa DNR will present a basic fishing program designed to provide basic fishing tackle, tactics, and locations for you/your family to catch fish this spring. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Intro to fishing with the DNR! 5:00pm - 6:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Iowa DNR will present a basic fishing program designed to provide basic fishing tackle, tactics, and locations for you/your family to catch fish this spring. 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. Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best fo... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 19 2025 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! 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. Intro to fly tying with the DNR Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Iowa DNR will present an interactive program to introduce you to the sport of tying your own fishing flies. The materials will be provided so you can experience&nbs... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Intro to fly tying with the DNR 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Iowa DNR will present an interactive program to introduce you to the sport of tying your own fishing flies. The materials will be provided so you can experience the activity, learn basic/advanced methods and take home fl 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. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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. May 20 2025 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young chil... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 20 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
