Event List

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Join us as we learn from area grain growers, millers and bread bakers about our local and regional “grain chain”. In our Cultivate Your Plate small group style you’ll get a chance

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist

This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwar

If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!

Join us at South Side Library to learn about and read to a therapy pet. Youth and their caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions, practice reading, and, of course, pet

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist

Join us for an immersive exploration of collagraphy, a fascinating printmaking technique that combines elements of collage and graphic design. In this workshop, you’ll learn h

Become familiar with the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and the differences between normal aging, hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the

The DSM LGBTQ+ Grief circle meets in person every third Thursday of the month from 6pm-7:30pm in Study Room 1 at the Central Library located in downtown Des Moines. This is a no-co

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist

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 program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwar

The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.  On May 22, join us in creating Mandala Scratch Art

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re

Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia. We'll be

Tippi Toes is coming back to the library! Our exciting, high energy dance classes are the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some