This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 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. Aug 4 2024 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 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 first Sunday of each month to play. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon GO Bag: Nature Weaving All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Forest Avenue Book Sale All Day 8/5 - 8/10 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Book Sales Age Group: All Ages Event Details: The Forest Avenue Library is hosting an end of summer book sale! Swing by Forest, August 5-10, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 5 - 10 2024 Forest Avenue Book Sale All Day 8/5 - 8/10 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: The Forest Avenue Library is hosting an end of summer book sale! Swing by Forest, August 5-10, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The inventory includes books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party: Mean Girls (2024) Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Experience this hilarious musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Mean Girls (2024). Rated PG-13. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Movie Watch Party: Mean Girls (2024) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Experience this hilarious musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Mean Girls (2024). Rated PG-13.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery 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. Aug 5 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery 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. Technology Basics Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will learn how to navigate the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, manage applications ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Technology Basics 3:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. 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. Writers' Workshop 2024 Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Email your s... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Writers' Workshop 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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. Summer Watercolor Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for an engaging watercolor program where we’ll explore the sun-scorched summer landscapes of Iowa. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist, this program is desi... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2024 Mon Summer Watercolor 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for an engaging watercolor program where we’ll explore the sun-scorched summer landscapes of Iowa. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist, this program is designed to enhance your watercolor skills. 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. Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Travel the world and learn about the amazing countries that make up the Middle East! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+ This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 6 - 12 2024 Countries of the Middle East Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/6 - 8/12 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Travel the world and learn about the amazing countries that make up the Middle East! Find them all and win an incredible prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 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. Aug 6 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 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, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, August 6, 2024 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. Aug 6 2024 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, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Need help creating an email account? Polishing a resume or applying for a job? Come to the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-12PM and get individual computer assistanc... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help creating an email account? Polishing a resume or applying for a job? Come to the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-12PM and get individual computer assistance. First-come, first-served.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Manualidades para adultos: posavasos de bramante | Crafting for Adults: Twine Coasters Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come make your own twine coaster or bring your current project and make some progress! Registration recommended. ¿Te encanta hacer manualidades? ¡Ven a ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 2024 Tue Manualidades para adultos: posavasos de bramante | Crafting for Adults: Twine Coasters 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come make your own twine coaster or bring your current project and make some progress! Registration recommended. 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. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can guide you through... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Come to the library and create a design with perler beads and we will iron it for you to take home! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Perler Beads! 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Come to the library and create a design with perler beads and we will iron it for you to take home! 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. Buy.Eat.Live Healthy Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join ISU Extension for this 8 week course that supports individuals and families in making healthy choices on a tight grocery budget. Lessons focus on nutrition education, cooking ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join ISU Extension for this 8 week course that supports individuals and families in making healthy choices on a tight grocery budget. 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 "Teens" group. Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! Using Art Activity cards of her own design, teaching artist Aminah will take you on a journey through the art of the Des M... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Come explore creative writing, poetry, drawing and dance! 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. Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. Youth and their caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice reading, and, of course, pet... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Read to a Pet with ARL TheraPets 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. 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. South VolunTeens Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This i... This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Exercise with Grace Fitness Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Zakiya Jenkins from Grace Fitness as she leads chair exercises. All levels welcome! This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Chair Exercise with Grace Fitness 5:30pm - 6:15pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join Zakiya Jenkins from Grace Fitness as she leads chair exercises. All levels welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. NFC's Journey to Homeownership Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help n... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help navigate what Black/African American homeownership may look like tod
This event is in the "Adults" group. Rainscaping Your Yard for Soil and Water Health Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: You can design your yard to hold and retain stormwater instead of losing it to runoff. By utilizing strategically planned landscaping practices (called Rainscaping) at your ho... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Rainscaping Your Yard for Soil and Water Health 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: You can design your yard to hold and retain stormwater instead of losing it to runoff. 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.
