This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime at Colby Park Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: The whole family can come to Colby Park for a special Family Storytime presented by the Franklin Avenue Library! Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, song... Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Family Storytime at Colby Park 10:15am - 11:00am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to Colby Park for a special Family Storytime presented by the Franklin Avenue Library! Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors. 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. 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. LEGO Open Play Friday, June 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building gu... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri LEGO Open Play 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. 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. The Outreach Project Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Children" group. Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/9 - 6/14 East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! Pick up a free kit with a few different foldable house te... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 - 14 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/9 - 6/14 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Jun 9 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: June's selection is Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson. The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club meeting on the second Monday of the month. Ti... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: June's selection is Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Chef: Taco Bites Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness 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 June 9, learn how to make mini taco bites... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Teen Chef: Taco Bites 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 25 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 June 9, learn how to make mini taco bites and enjoy them with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Family PRIDE Party! Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Celebrate Pride month at Central with DMPL and Central Iowa Rainbow Families! We'll have something for everyone, including a toddler dance party, crafts, and more! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Family PRIDE Party! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Celebrate Pride month at Central with DMPL and Central Iowa Rainbow Families! We'll have something for everyone, including a toddler dance party, crafts, 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. 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. 3D Printer Training Class Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D f... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at 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. 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, June 9, 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. Jun 9 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, June 10, 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. Jun 10 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 and Toddler Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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 age. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 10, 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. Jun 10 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, June 10, 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. Jun 10 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, June 10, 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. Jun 10 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 "Children" group. ASAP Tuesdays: Nature's Palette Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Nature's PaletteSnack provided for all participants This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Nature's Palette 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: Nature's PaletteSnack provided for all participants 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. Manualidades para adultos: Papelería personalizada | Crafting for Adults: Personalized Stationary Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come personalize your own stationery set or bring your current in prograss piece and make some progress! Registration recommended.¿Te encanta hacer manua... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Manualidades para adultos: Papelería personalizada | Crafting for Adults: Personalized Stationary 3:30pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come personalize your own stationery set or bring your current in prograss piece 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be availabl... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us weekly 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Sunshine Storytime Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 b... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome. 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. Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. Family... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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.
