This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Café Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Mar 21 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. 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 "Children" group. STEAM Week—Library Escape Room: Math Quest Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: The "M" in STEAM is for MATH! Math Quest Escape Room: Help! I Need to Do Math to Get Out of the Library!Trapped in the library? Your only way out is through math! Solve riddle... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri STEAM Week—Library Escape Room: Math Quest 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The "M" in STEAM is for MATH! Math Quest Escape Room: Help! I Need to Do Math to Get Out of the Library! 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. AARP Tax Preparation Assistance Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes. On Saturday, 02/15, no appoint... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
This event is in the "Children" group. DMPL Kids' Zone at DSM Book Festival Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Children Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library at the DSM Book Festival for hands-on, literacy-based activities for children!Meet Rosie Reader at 11 AM & 2 PMCozy up in the reading cornerC... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat DMPL Kids' Zone at DSM Book Festival 10:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library at the DSM Book Festival for hands-on, literacy-based activities for children! Disclaimer(s) Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LEGOs at the Library Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat LEGOs at the Library 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize! 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 "All Ages" group. Puzzle and Game Cafe Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring y... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring your own! Snacks will be provided. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Harmonica Giveaway And Lesson Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational, Performances Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Learn how to play the harmonica from Central Iowa Blues Society member Bob Pace. Attendees will receive a free harmonica courtesy of the Central Iowa Blues Society while supplies l... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues: Harmonica Giveaway And Lesson 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Learn how to play the harmonica from Central Iowa Blues Society member Bob Pace. Attendees will receive a free harmonica courtesy of the Central Iowa Blues Society while supplies last. Seating is limited, so come early!
This event is in the "Adults" group. AViD Presents: C.J. Box at the DSM Book Festival Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Off Site Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Adults Event Details: C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels including the Joe Pickett series. He won the 2009 Edgar Alan Poe Award for Best Novel, awarded by the Myster... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 22 2025 Sat AViD Presents: C.J. Box at the DSM Book Festival 4:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels including the Joe Pickett series.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Silly Monster Card Kit Take-and-Make Bag! All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Silly Monster Card Kit Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime: The Remember Balloons with Des Moines Performing Arts Monday, March 24, 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 a reading of the touching picture book The Remember Balloons. James’s grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. But when Grandpa’s balloons begin ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime: The Remember Balloons with Des Moines Performing Arts 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 a reading of the touching picture book The Remember Balloons. James’s grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. 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. Preschool Storytime Monday, March 24, 2025 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. Mar 24 2025 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 "Children" group. ASAP Mondays: Breakdancing Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: ASAP Teaching Artist and B-boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. ... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays: Breakdancing 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: ASAP Teaching Artist and B-boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. 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. Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion Monday, March 24, 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, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 24 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, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, March 24, 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. Mar 24 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. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, March 25, 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. Mar 25 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, March 25, 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. Mar 25 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, March 25, 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. Mar 25 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Computer Sessions Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: For those looking for basic computer help come to the Forest Avenue Library. We will provide individual assistance with creating an email, polishing a resume, typing a document, or... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: For those looking for basic computer help come to the Forest Avenue Library. We will provide individual assistance with creating an email, polishing a resume, typing a document, or applying for a job.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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. Mar 25 2025 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. Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of a... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 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: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age. 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 Tuesdays: Drawing Comics Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Come work with ASAP Teaching Artist Katey Giblin to develop your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and construct y... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drawing Comics 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Come work with ASAP Teaching Artist Katey Giblin to develop your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and construct your own zine. 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. Creative Readers-From Book to Art! Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. 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. Level Up: Switch Party! Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switc... This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.Ages 6 years and up! 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. Tween Book Club Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month.Register for the program here; then stop by North Side to pick up your book to read before ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Tween Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
