This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool, Children East Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Sunshine Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Library Lawn Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Therapet Party 11:30am - 12:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Therapet Party 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Meet therapets from the ARL while enjoying crafts and snacks. Read a story to a therapet volunteer, create a pet-themed craft, and more at this celebration of pets at the North Side 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Terrific Tie-Dye! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Terrific Tie-Dye! 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: Learn to make terrific tie-dye totes at South Side Library! Don't need a tote? Bring something from home, like a t-shirt! Cotton fabric works best. 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 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: Join us for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library to learn a new art from an artist every month! Snacks provided. 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11! We will briefly chat about this month's book, followed by fun activities and crafts related to the book. 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu Color Me Special: Custom Tumblers 5:30pm - 7:00pm Children East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Color Me Special: Custom Tumblers 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: We are welcoming Toby from taloncuts.com to the library to create some unique reusable tumblers! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Family Storytime at Colby Park 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Family Storytime at Colby Park 10:15am - 11:00am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The whole family can come to Colby Park for a special Family Storytime presented by the Franklin Avenue Library! Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors. Disclaimer(s) Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Library Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Storytime at the Heritage Carousel 10:30am - 11:15am North Side Library Outreach Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Outreach Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family! Disclaimer(s) 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. Off Site Event Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Summer Brain Break Bags: Space! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Summer Brain Break Bags: Space! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Summer Brain Break Bag full of fun activities and crafts!While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/30 - 7/3 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jun-Jul 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 6/30 - 7/3 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: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Train Storytime with Choo Choo Rides 4 U! 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Train Storytime with Choo Choo Rides 4 U! 10:00am - 11:00am North Side Library Lawn Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: All aboard at North Side! Meet us in our parking lot to listen to train stories. Afterward, enjoy train rides from Choo Choo Rides for You, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and popsicles!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo! 6:30pm - 7:15pm Birth-Preschool, Children South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 30 2025 Mon Family Storytime: Instrument Petting Zoo! 6:30pm - 7:15pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the South Side Library! Children as young as 3 can learn about and practice playing string instruments with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue Movie Watch Party : Wicked 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Movie Watch Party : Wicked 3:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movies Event Details: Movie is rated PG. Popcorn and activities provided. 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drama Games 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Bird Bonanza: Explore Iowa's Feathered Friends 10:30am - 11:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Bird Bonanza: Explore Iowa's Feathered Friends 10:30am - 11:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join Polk County Conservation for a bird-watching adventure like no other! In this fun and interactive session, you’ll get up close to bird mounts and learn about both common and rare birds found right here in Iowa. 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Amphibians Are Us with Polk County Conservation 11:30am - 12:00pm Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Amphibians Are Us with Polk County Conservation 11:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn all about amphibians with Polk County Conservation at North Side! These smooth, wet creatures undergo an incredible transformation from egg to adult. 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. Jul 3 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 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: Join us for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library to learn a new art from an artist every month! Snacks provided. 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. Jul 3 2025 Thu Art Club : 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Art Club : 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Jul 7 - 12 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/7 - 7/12 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 7 - 12 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/7 - 7/12 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: 🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project! 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Instrument Petting Zoo Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Instrument Petting Zoo Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Storytimes Event Details: Does your child love music? Children ages 3 and up can enjoy an instrument petting zoo with the Des Moines Symphony at this special storytime! Instrument petting zoos are a fun and interactive introduction to string instruments.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Family Storytime 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. Jul 7 2025 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 acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all 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. Jul 8 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drama Games 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Fun with Bubbles! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens South Side Library Lawn This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Fun with Bubbles! 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Side Library Lawn Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Stop by South Side to blow some bubbles in the fresh air and celebrate summer! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 8 2025 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! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to 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.
