AViD Featuring Amina Luqman-Dawson

Tonight's AViD event featuring Amina Luqman-Dawson will be streamed live on Zoom. Click here to access the stream. The room will open at approximately 6:25 PM. The password is dmpl.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Live Music Composition Clinic with the Belin Quartet

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Civic Music Association with this workshop featuring a live composer writing a new piece of music.  Showcasing the Belin Quartet in its ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Civic Music Association with this workshop featuring a live composer writing a new piece of music.

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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Freedom in Freeform

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. This program will provide a space for local poets to share their original works. Performances will be a first come first serve s...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform

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 "All Ages" group.

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Educational, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.Scot...

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Performances
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Alice in Wonderland Sneak Preview

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Alice in Wonderland based on the book by Lewis Carroll.Enjoy the performance ...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Alice in Wonderland based on the book by Lewis Carroll.

Enjoy the performance and enter to win free tickets to the play!

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.

Freedom in Freeform

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. This program will provide a space for local poets to share their original works. Performances will be a first come first serve s...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform

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 "All Ages" group.

CMA presents the Belin String Quartet in a free outdoor concert

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Central Library Lawn at Central Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Belin String Quartet’s 25th anniversary season with a free outdoor concert on the lawn of the Central Library.  The Belin Quartet will perform a 45-minute p...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Belin String Quartet’s 25th anniversary season with a free outdoor concert on the lawn of the Central Library.  The Belin Quartet will perform a 45-minute program that will feature music that spans from classical

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.

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Flying Dutchman

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 2025 season with the return of Richard Wagner’s epic ghost story, The Flying Dutchman. Join DMMO Preview Lecturer, Joshua Borths, for an in-de...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 2025 season with the return of Richard Wagner’s epic ghost story, The Flying Dutchman. Join DMMO Preview Lecturer, Joshua Borths, for an in-depth look

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Rake's Progress

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Janacek’s vivid and playful opera, The Cun...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Janacek’s vivid and playful opera, The Cunning Little Vixen