Upcoming Events

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

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.

November's selection is Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane.

Fiber art uses materials like fabric, yarn, thread, and techniques like weaving, stitching, and tying to make cool projects! At ASAP Mondays with Megan Clausen, we will make a different fiber art project each week. Snack provided.

Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.

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

Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies!  All Ages Welcome!

The Iowa Latino Film festival salutes Mexican-American veterans from the Des Moines metro with a screening of the documentary short Heroes Around the Corner on Veterans Day. Vince Valdez, the film's producer, will talk about the

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 

Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.

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 class focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.

ASAP Tuesdays at East Side Library this month features Kids Yoga with Ben Spellman. Enjoy an hour of good vibes, stretching, controlled relaxing, and building strength and concentration through challenging poses.

Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+.

Children and teens can join us at the North Side Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Art Club!

This month, we will be using air dry clay!

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.

Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch.

Join us as we learn the basics of sewing in this beginner class. By the end of the six weeks participants will be comfortable with sewing machines and be able to mend and make alterations to clothing. 

Join us for a hands-on sourdough bread-making experience with Erica from EZ Sourdough Co.! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this workshop is for you.

This month's book is Big in Sweden by Sally Franson.

Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.