This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri General Election Early Voting 9:00am - 5:00pm All Ages South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri General Election Early Voting 9:00am - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Polk County Elections Office Petition Site
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Polk County Elections Early Voting Site satellitevoting_general2024.pdf (polkcountyiowa.gov)
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom on Fridays by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 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 "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Community Health Education 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Community Health Education 1:30pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come to the Central Library on the last Friday* of each month at 1:30 PM to learn about health and wellness. Presented by PHC Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Health Care Navigation in partnership with the Des 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. 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 "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners focus on person-centered care for those living with dementia. 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 "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Movie Watch Party: Beetlejuice 4:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri Movie Watch Party: Beetlejuice 4:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Experience this unforgettable classic horror comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Beetlejuice. Rated PG.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri After Hours Spooky Showdown 5:30pm - 8:00pm Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 25 2024 Fri After Hours Spooky Showdown 5:30pm - 8:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: How spooky is Central after dark? Come find out! You can make Frankenstuffies, eat pizza, and participate in a spooky competition. 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 "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Polk County Elections Early Voting Site satellitevoting_general2024.pdf (polkcountyiowa.gov)
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat General Election Early Voting 10:00am - 4:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Polk County Elections Early Voting Site satellitevoting_general2024.pdf (polkcountyiowa.gov)
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Halloween Garland Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Halloween Garland Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 - 31 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/28 - 10/31 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 - 31 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/28 - 10/31 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: Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct-Nov 2024 I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 10/28 - 11/10 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Oct-Nov 2024 I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 10/28 - 11/10 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to the Central Youth area to learn about Dia de los Muertos! Read about the history and how families celebrate the holiday, and when you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to pick out your prize! 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 28 2024 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Nature Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Nature Art 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 Event Details: Get creative with nature in this fun class with ASAP and Victoria Story. Make a work of art using sensory items like moss, dried flowers, sticks, and seeds. Design and create your own Fairy Garden! Snack 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. 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Would you like to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer? Take this required training to learn how! Participants will learn how to use FormLabs free PreForm software to prepare their 3D prints for printing at the libra 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 "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion: The Rabbit Hutch 6:00pm - 6:45pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion: The Rabbit Hutch 6:00pm - 6:45pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Building Strong Neighborhoods: Improving Our Neighborhoods Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Building Strong Neighborhoods: Improving Our Neighborhoods Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Building Strong Neighborhoods: Improving Our Neighborhoods Program
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Halloween Costume Parade! 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Halloween Costume Parade! 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 activities. This week, bring a costume and get ready to show it off in a costume parade through the library! 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 "All Ages" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/29 - 11/4 All Ages Central Library Gateway Gallery This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit All Day 10/29 - 11/4 Central Library Gateway Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved 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. Oct-Nov 2024 Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/29 - 11/4 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/29 - 11/4 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Let's celebrate Halloween with a fun pumpkin scavenger hunt! Find them all and win a mysterious prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 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. Oct 29 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 29 2024 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.