This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This month for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita will teach us how to do a variety of fun projects made with paper, from mini-piñatas to cool personal planners and more! 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 "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Gardening with Native Plants Meet-Up 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Gardening with Native Plants Meet-Up 5:30pm - 7:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Reverse Tie-Dye 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Reverse Tie-Dye 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Join us for a creative night of reverse tie-dye at the library! Learn how to transform dark clothing into unique, eye-catching designs using simple techniques and materials. 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. 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. Oct 10 2024 Thu Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages Central Library Meeting Room 2 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 29 through November 3. 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 10 2024 Thu Craft Club: Friendship Bracelets 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Craft Club: Friendship Bracelets 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper arts, pottery, printmaking, fiber arts and so much more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Funeral Homes But Were Afraid to Ask 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Funeral Homes But Were Afraid to Ask 6:30pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Curious about the secrets of the funeral industry? Join us for a lively evening at South Side Library, where we're teaming up with Hamilton's Funeral Home to lift the veil on this fascinating world! Get ready to: 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 10 2024 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri LEGO Building Challenge 9:00am - 4:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri LEGO Building Challenge 9:00am - 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: Come and get creative with the LEGOs® provided to design a building that could become part of our Des Moines Skyline. All ages are welcome, and you'll find us located in the children's area. Can't wait to see what you come up with! 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 "Adults" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Mini Pumpkin Painting 10:30am - 12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri Mini Pumpkin Painting 10:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: School's out! Drop-in to North Side and paint a mini pumpkin to take home. While Supplies Last 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 "Adults" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 11 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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 12 2024 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 10:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a: Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos. 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. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 10:30am - 5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 10:30am - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the Franklin Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak mo
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Books & Bones at Woodland Cemetery 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Books & Bones at Woodland Cemetery 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Meet at the Woodland Cemetery on the morning of Saturday, October 12, for a tour starting at 11:00 a.m. with Archie Cook, local historian and Woodland Cemetery expert. 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 12 2024 Sat Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Puzzle and Game Cafe 11:00am - 1:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love playing board games or putting together puzzles? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play a selection of provided board games and puzzles or invite a group and bring your own! Snacks will be provided. 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 12 2024 Sat Voter Registration with Latinos Unidos 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults East Side Library Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat Voter Registration with Latinos Unidos 11:00am - 2:00pm East Side Library Outreach Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: A representative from Latinos Unidos of Iowa will be available to assist with voter registration in the library's Gateway area. Today you can: 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat CANCELLED FAFSA Application Workshop #4 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, Adults East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 12 2024 Sat CANCELLED FAFSA Application Workshop #4 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: This event has been postponed until December 19, 2024. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 13 2024 Sun Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 12:00pm - 2:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 13 2024 Sun Model Train Display with DesMoiNTrak 12:00pm - 2:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: All aboard! Trains are taking over the Franklin Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. The N scale model railroads are
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 14 - 16 2024 Take and Make: Halloween Garland All Day 10/14 - 10/16 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 14 - 16 2024 Take and Make: Halloween Garland All Day 10/14 - 10/16 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and pick up materials to create a Halloween garland. Perfect for holiday decorating. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 14 - 19 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/14 - 10/19 Children East Side Rosie's Nature Nook This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 14 - 19 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/14 - 10/19 East Side Rosie's Nature Nook Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook 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 14 - 19 2024 Goosebumps Scavenger Hunt! All Day 10/14 - 10/19 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 14 - 19 2024 Goosebumps Scavenger Hunt! All Day 10/14 - 10/19 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 14 - 27 2024 I Spy: Fall Activities All Day 10/14 - 10/27 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 14 - 27 2024 I Spy: Fall Activities All Day 10/14 - 10/27 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to the Central Youth area to find images of fun fall activities in celebration of the season! When you've found all the images, 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 14 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 14 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 14 2024 Mon Sesame Street Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 14 2024 Mon Sesame Street 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: Des Moines Performing Arts is bringing Sesame Street Live! to Des Moines on October 29 at 6 pm. In celebration of this upcoming performance, visit the library for a Sesame Street storytime. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.