This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. 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. Sep 4 2024 Wed Science Wednesdays: The Claw 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 4 2024 Wed Science Wednesdays: The Claw 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Beware of "The Claw!" Join us this month and make a grabbing tool out of recycled materials that can pick up all kinds of things. 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. Sep 5 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 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 summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. 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. Sep 5 2024 Thu Monarch Tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation 5:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Monarch Tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation 5:00pm - 6:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come learn about and participate in monarch tagging with Des Moines Parks and Recreation. Then join us for a special Art Club where we will read books about monarchs and create an art project! 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Art Club : Monarch Butterflies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Art Club : Monarch Butterflies 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. 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. 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. Sep 5 2024 Thu Tortilla Making class 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 5 2024 Thu Tortilla Making class 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: "¡Bienvenidos a nuestra clase de hacer tortillas!" Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a delicious exploration of one of Latin America's most beloved culinary traditions. 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. 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 "Children" group. Sep 7 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Rainbow Cloud Hanger All Day South Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 7 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Rainbow Cloud Hanger All Day South Side Children’s Area Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Yoga 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, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: ASAP Mondays 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Monarch Butterfly Tagging 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Monarch Butterfly Tagging 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Library Lawn Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Kids and families can learn about the monarch butterflies in this special program at South! Join Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Van Roekel as he shares information about monarch butterflies. 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. Sep 10 - 16 2024 Bubble Guppies Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/10 - 9/16 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 - 16 2024 Bubble Guppies Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/10 - 9/16 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Bubble Guppies are swimming all around the library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Kid's Breakdancing 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Kid's Breakdancing 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Tuesdays at East Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome. 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Art Club: Air Dry Clay 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Art Club: Air Dry Clay 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children and teens ages 8-18 can join us at North Side Library on the second Tuesday of each month for Art Club! 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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. 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. Sep 10 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 10 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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. 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Fall Paper Wreaths 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Fall Paper Wreaths 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend. This week, we will make Fall wreaths using paper plates and paper leaves! 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. Sep 11 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: The Painting Studio 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September. 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. Sep 11 2024 Wed Art in the Library: Suncatchers 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 11 2024 Wed Art in the Library: Suncatchers 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Create a gorgeous suncatcher out of a mason jar lid. Art in the Library is for children ages 6-12 and requires preregistration. The Franklin Library is located on DART Route #5. 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. Sep 12 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Kids’ Breakdance 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 summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends. 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. Sep 12 2024 Thu Craft Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Craft Club 6:00pm - 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 "Children" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Rubber Band Racers 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Rubber Band Racers 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Get ready to race with your very own rubber band racer! In this fun and educational activity, you’ll learn how to build a car powered by the stored energy of rubber bands. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 - 28 2024 Library Pets Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/16 - 9/28 This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 - 28 2024 Library Pets Scavenger Hunt! All Day 9/16 - 9/28 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn 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. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Yoga 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, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: ASAP Mondays 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 16 2024 Mon Family Storytime 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 crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages Welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.