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. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: 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 Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: 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 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in STEM Challenge: Straw Rockets Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, make a stra... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Straw Rockets 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, make a straw rocket! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. Try your hand at painting a po... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. 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, 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 "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. 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 "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 "All Ages" group. Celebrate with DMPL at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival! Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Lawn at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Visit us at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival this weekend! Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd from 12pm-4pm in the Children's area Join us for a bilingual Storywalk, games and a ... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 21 2024 Sat Celebrate with DMPL at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival! 12:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Lawn Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Visit us at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival this weekend! Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd from 12pm-4pm in the Children's area Join us for a bilingual Storywalk, games and a chance to win a prize! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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 "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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. ASAP Mondays: Yoga Monday, September 23, 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 Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: 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 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 "Adults" group. Hospice 101 Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: This presentation will include explaining the purpose of hospice care and the role of each member of the hospice team. We will discuss how hospice supports patients and their careg... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Hospice 101 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This presentation will include explaining the purpose of hospice care and the role of each member of the hospice team.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Harvest Time! Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/24 - 9/30 Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: It's harvest time! We've hidden pictures of some of our favorite fall vegetables throughout the library! 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. Sep 24 - 30 2024 Harvest Time! Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/24 - 9/30 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: It's harvest time! We've hidden pictures of some of our favorite fall vegetables throughout the library! 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, September 24, 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. Sep 24 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 "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiet... This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. K-pop Meet Up Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snack... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.
