This event is in the "Teens" group. South VolunTeens Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at 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. Sep 18 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room 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 "Teens" group. Teen Chef: Gourmet Grilled Cheese Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods. On September 18, we will make gourmet gr... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Teen Chef: Gourmet Grilled Cheese 5:00pm - 6:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Looking for funding for your non-profit organization? The Foundation Directory Online provides access to a database of grantmakers and more, that can help you in your search. Join ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Looking for funding for your non-profit organization? The Foundation Directory Online provides access to a database of grantmakers and more, that can help you in your search. Join us for a basic introduction to this valuable resource. 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. NFC's Journey to Homeownership (J2H) Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: NFC's Journey to Homeownership Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed NFC's Journey to Homeownership (J2H) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: NFC's Journey to Homeownership 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, September 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. &nbs... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. South Side Book Discussion - The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Monarch Butterfly Tagging Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: Visit the East 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 "Children" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Monarch Butterfly Tagging 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Visit the East Side Library to learn about monarch butterflies and butterfly tagging with Des Moines Parks and Rec! 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. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Thursday Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Quest Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? Test your skills at LEGO Quest where we read parts of a book and respon... This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. A New History of Iowa Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: A New History of Iowa addresses issues that have gained importance in the past few decades—economic inequality, immigration, racial injustice, and the environment—while providing a... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu A New History of Iowa 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: A New History of Iowa addresses issues that have gained importance in the past few decades—economic inequality, immigration, racial injustice, and the environment—while providing a broad survey of Iowa’
This event is in the "All Ages" group. SCI Star Party: The Super Moon Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Forest Avenue Library Lawn at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join SCI staff and volunteers to observe celestial objects, colorful double stars and star clusters, meteor showers and more through high-powered telescopes! Engage with starg... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu SCI Star Party: The Super Moon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Forest Avenue Library Lawn Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join SCI staff and volunteers to observe celestial objects, colorful double stars and star clusters, meteor showers and more through high-powered telescopes! 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. 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 "Children" group. Baseball Storytime @ Savage Softball Fields Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Step up the plate and join us for a Baseball themed story time at Savage Softball Fields, located right next to the East Side Library and Eastown Park. On Friday morning join us as... This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Baseball Storytime @ Savage Softball Fields 10:30am - 11:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Step up the plate and join us for a Baseball themed story time at Savage Softball Fields, located right next to the East Side Library and Eastown Park. 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. The Outreach Project Friday, September 20, 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. Sep 20 2024 Fri 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nintendo Switch Party! Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Furry Tales Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 20 2024 Fri Furry Tales 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program! 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. Little Explorers Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. P... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Forest Bathing Walk Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Welcome the autumn season with a 2-hour guided forest bathing walk. Have you heard about forest bathing and wondered what it’s all about? Forest bathing is a research-backed ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Forest Bathing Walk 10:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Welcome the autumn season with a 2-hour guided forest bathing walk. Have you heard about forest bathing and wondered what it’s all about?
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Banned Books Week: Guess the Banned Book Challenge All Day 9/23 - 9/28 East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Celebrate the freedom to read and exercise your literary detective skills with our "Guess the Banned Book" challenge! As part of Banned Books Week, we invite you to test your knowl... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 23 - 28 2024 Banned Books Week: Guess the Banned Book Challenge All Day 9/23 - 9/28 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate the freedom to read and exercise your literary detective skills with our "Guess the Banned Book" challenge! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 "All Ages" group. Banned Books Week: Photo Booth All Day 9/23 - 9/28 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook at East Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us in celebrating Banned Books Week at our special Photo Booth! This annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information. Come explore our collection of b... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 23 - 28 2024 Banned Books Week: Photo Booth All Day 9/23 - 9/28 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us in celebrating Banned Books Week at our special Photo Booth! This annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information. 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.
