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Library Learning Bags: April Edition

04/10/2021 @ 10:00am - 04/17/2021 @ 5:00pm
All Locations
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: All Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make
Event Details:
Library Learning Bags: Earth Day Edition Stop by Curbside or DMPL Express Service at any of our six branches to pick up a Library Learning Bag. This month's bag includes a plant related craft in celebration of Earth Day on April 22.  The...

Get Moving with Grace Fitness

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Kick off Week of the Young Child with Des Moines Public Library and Grace Fitness! Fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins will join us on Zoom for a 30 minute workout for the whole family. All fitness levels welcome and no fitness equipment needed! This ...

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Among Us

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Are you a humble member of our crew, or the sneaky imposter? Join us for a game of Among Us, and we'll find out! At the end of the program, each participant will receive a 3D-printed Among Us figurine.    To play, you'll need to: 1...

Virtual Creative Readers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
How do you scare monsters away? Find out as we read Monster Trouble! by Lane Fredrickson. We will play a game and create our own friendly monster. Registration required - Please register as a family if more than one ...

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Virtual Storytime: Rosie, Miss Mary and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language!

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Rosie and Miss Mary will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay.  He is an ASL certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines.  We will sing, do some rhymes and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr....

Bilingual Storytime: Earth Day Edition |Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: Edición del Día de la Tierra

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish celebrating Earth Day! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español celebrando el Día de la Tierra! facebook.com/dmlib ...

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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.

3-D Printing Basics 5: Bobbleheads (CLASS A)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn how to design your own 3-D Prints!  This class will cover designing a Minecraft bobblehead using a spring   Each round of classes consists of 5 projects that build on each other to grow your computer assisted design knowledge.&n...

Virtual Build a Story!

10:15am - 10:45pm
Zoom Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Do you have someone who loves to build and read?  Join us for a special storytime where we combine both!  Get out your materials or request a kit to check out and build the day away as we hear stories from a librarian and build our own cool...

Library Learning Bags: Día Edition! | Bibliobolsa: ¡Edición Día!

All Day 4/30 - 5/2
All Locations
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: All Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make
Event Details:
April 30th is Día del Niño, a celebration of the joy of childhood and reading across all borders, ethnicities, and languages. Stop at any branch of the Des Moines Public Library to pick up a Día Edition Library Learning Bag to make your own piñata an...

Día del Niño Bilingual Storytime| Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: Edición Día del Niño

10:15am - 10:45am
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us on Facebook for a special edition of Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Les in recognition of Día del Niño! Día celebrates the joy of childhood and reading across all borders, ethnicities, and languages through sharing multi-cultural stories, music...

Día del Niño Celebration| Celebración del Día del Niño

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year the library and its community partners are celebrating together! Meet helpers from the Library, Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, and Public Work...

Bilingual Storytime: Asian & Pacific Islander Month!|Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: ¡Mes de Herencia Asiática e Isleña Pacífica!

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Heritage/History Month, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español celebrando el mes de Herencia Asiática e Isleña Pacífica!! facebook.com/dm...

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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.

Iowa Children's Choice Award Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Help choose the next award winner!  Iowa’s Children’s Choice Awards are decided entirely by kids grades 3-6.  Join us for a Zoom bookclub where we will discuss The Unteachables, by Gordon Korman of the Iowa Children's Choice Awards Boo...

Nintendo Switch Teen Tournament: Mario Kart 8

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us for a Mario Kart tournament for ages 10-18. You can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Mario Kart 8. The day of the tournament, log onto Mario Kart 8 on your Switch ...

Virtual Creative Readers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
You are invited to join us for a very special birthday party on the 10th floor. Listen to the book Going Up! by Sherry J. Lee followed by a button craft. Registration required - Please register as a family if more than one&nb...

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Bilingual Storytime: Mental Health Awareness Edition | Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: Edición del Mes de la Salud Mental

6:30pm - 7:00pm
East Side Library Rosie's Nature Nook
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Rosie's Nature Nook
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Storytimes, Take & Make
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish celebrating Mental Health Awareness! Masks and social distancing are required. Event will be moved to Virtual in case of inclement weather. ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español...

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.

Water Safety Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
East Side Library Lawn
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us outdoors for a special storytime with Chelsea Reece from the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department as she shares stories and tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer! Masks and social distancing are required. Event will be moved...

Nintendo Switch Teen Battle: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Programming
Registration
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Join us in the Battle Arena! Ages 10-18 can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Registrants will be emailed instructio...

Virtual Stories, Songs and Movement!

10:15am - 10:45am
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Buggin' Out! Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna on Facebook as we read books, sing and move our bodies in this playful story time about the world we live in. Ages two and up. ...

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Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Summer Kick-Off with ASAP

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Registration
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
It’s summer, so we’re headed outdoors for summer programming! Join us on Forest Avenue Library’s West Lawn and celebrate your creativity with an art activity led by the After School Arts Program. Then come into the library to sign up for the Summer R...

Bilingual Storytime: |Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish ! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español ! facebook.com/dmlib ...

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.

Bilingual Storytime: |Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish ! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español ! facebook.com/dmlib ...

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.

Bilingual Storytime: |Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish ! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español ! facebook.com/dmlib ...

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.