This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Cart Challenge: Rubber Band Racers Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Get ready to race with your very own rubber band racer! In this fun and educational activity, you’ll learn how to build a car powered by the stored energy of rubber bands. You’ll g... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Rubber Band Racers 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Get ready to race with your very own rubber band racer! In this fun and educational activity, you’ll learn how to build a car powered by the stored energy of rubber bands. 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. Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 13 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am 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: 20 Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Fridays Friday, September 13, 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. Sep 13 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, September 13, 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. Sep 13 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. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: September's presentation is the 2003 romantic drama I Capture the Castle, starring Romola Garai, Rose Byrne, and Bill Nighy. This film is rated R. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin is... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 13 2024 Fri Free Friday Flicks at Franklin 1:30pm - 3:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: September's presentation is the 2003 romantic drama I Capture the Castle, starring Romola Garai, Rose Byrne, and Bill Nighy. This film is rated R. Free Friday Flicks at Franklin is typically held on the second Friday of the month.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Multicultural Fall Festival Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Performances Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join the fun at Evelyn K Davis Park for a parade and celebration with food, entertainment, and community! Parade begins at 10:30 AM at United Way Building, 1111 9th St... Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 14 2024 Sat Multicultural Fall Festival 11:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Performances Event Details: Join the fun at Evelyn K Davis Park for a parade and celebration with food, entertainment, and community! Parade begins at 10:30 AM at United Way Building, 1111 9th Street and finishes at the park. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Crafting - Spinners and Weavers Guild Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join members of the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild to weave on a cardboard loom. Weaving is an ancient craft, dating back to Neolithic times approximately 12,000 years ag... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 15 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Spinners and Weavers Guild 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join members of the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild to weave on a cardboard loom.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Take and Make: Felt Bird Bookmark All Day 9/16 - 9/18 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Age Group: Adults Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and pick up materials to create a felt bird bookmark. While supplies last. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 16 - 18 2024 Take and Make: Felt Bird Bookmark All Day 9/16 - 9/18 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and pick up materials to create a felt bird bookmark. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. Library Pets Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/16 - 9/28 South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 - 28 2024 Library Pets Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/16 - 9/28 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Banned Books All Day 9/16 - 9/29 Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate your freedom to read! Find all of the banned books in the children's area to get a prize! This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 - 29 2024 I Spy: Banned Books All Day 9/16 - 9/29 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate your freedom to read! Find all of the banned books in the children's area to get a prize! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, September 16, 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. Sep 16 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. East Side Book Discussion Group Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Please join us for our monthly book group where we will discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Books will be available for pick up at the East Side Library. Coff... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon East Side Book Discussion Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Please join us for our monthly book group where we will discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Kids Yoga Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: ASAP Mondays at Forest Avenue Library kicks off the school year with Kids Yoga! Join Ben Spellman one day or every week for an hour of good vibes, stretching, controlled relaxing, ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Kids Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: ASAP Mondays at Forest Avenue Library kicks off the school year with Kids Yoga! Join Ben Spellman one day or every week for an hour of good vibes, stretching, controlled relaxing, and building strength and concentration through challenging poses. 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. Monarch Butterfly Tagging Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Visit the North Side Library to learn about monarch butterflies and butterfly tagging with Des Moines Parks and Rec! Joel Van Roekel will share information about monarchs... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Monarch Butterfly Tagging 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Visit the North Side Library to learn about monarch butterflies and butterfly tagging with Des Moines Parks and Rec!
This event is in the "Children" group. Monsoon Reading Group Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Event Details: Children ages 6-11 can come and join us the third Monday of each month as we read aloud carefully selected stories surrounding the diverse identities and experiences of the wo... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Monsoon Reading Group 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: 5 Event Details: Children ages 6-11 can come and join us the third Monday of each month as we read aloud carefully selected stories surrounding the diverse identities and experiences of the world.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Art 101: Monochromatic Painting Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as we explore how to paint using one color. This will be especially useful for those newer to painting. We will explore topics such... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Art 101: Monochromatic Painting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as we explore how to paint using one color. This will be especially useful for those newer to painting. We will explore topics such as values, under paintings, blending and more! 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, September 16, 2024 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 crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 2024 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 crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages 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. Franklin Cinema Club – The Grand Illusion Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Event Details: September's film selection is Jean Renoir's 1937 war drama The Grand Illusion, starring Jean Gabin and Dita Parlo. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a discus... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Franklin Cinema Club – The Grand Illusion 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: September's film selection is Jean Renoir's 1937 war drama The Grand Illusion, starring Jean Gabin and Dita Parlo.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. The Renaissance Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/17 - 9/23 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Learn about the incredible artistic and cultural revolution known as The Renaissance! We've hidden pictures of famous people, works of art, and events associated with this historic... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 17 - 23 2024 The Renaissance Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/17 - 9/23 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn about the incredible artistic and cultural revolution known as The Renaissance! We've hidden pictures of famous people, works of art, and events associated with this historic period throughout the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Imagination Station 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. Sep 17 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Imagination Station Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Imagination Station 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, September 17, 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. Sep 17 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, September 17, 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. Sep 17 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, September 17, 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. Sep 17 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.
