This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 21 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 21 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 22 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 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 22 2025 Tue Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Love reptiles? Come to the library to meet the animal ambassadors from Spock's Sanctuary, Des Moines' own reptile and amphibian pet rescue! 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 22 2025 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Level Up: Switch Party! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.Ages 6 years and up! 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 23 2025 Wed Tween & Teen Chef: Gourmet Grilled Cheese 11:30am - 1:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Tween & Teen Chef: Gourmet Grilled Cheese 11:30am - 1:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join our Tween and Teen Chef program to sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn how to make delicious dishes! Disclaimer(s) 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. Jul 23 2025 Wed Polk County Conservation: Pollination Celebration 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Polk County Conservation: Pollination Celebration 3:30pm - 4:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join an educator from Polk County Conservation to learn what type of animals are pollinators and why they are so important. Students will develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal that pollinates plants. 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 23 2025 Wed Science in the Summer: Owl Pellets 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Science in the Summer: Owl Pellets 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: 20 Event Details: Are you ready for a program all about...owl puke? Discover how an owl's digestive system works and get a chance to dissect your own owl pellet.Please pre-register for this program. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 1:00pm - 2:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Kids and families! Are you excited about amphibians? Find out about these smooth, wet animals that seem to magically transform from egg to adult. Join us as we learn about amphibians - and meet some live ones - with a Polk County naturalist! 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. 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. Jul 24 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 24 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 24 2025 Thu S'more Stories 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu S'more Stories 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a cozy evening around the "campfire" as we dive into some fun and adventurous campfire stories! We'll read a couple of favorite books about camping and being outdoors. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 25 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. Jul 25 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat The Spongebob Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Children, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat The Spongebob Musical Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre production of "The Spongebob Musical." Learn about the show and get a chance to meet the cast! 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Summer Brain Break Bags: Superheroes! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Summer Brain Break Bags: Superheroes! 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. Jul 28 - 31 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/28 - 7/31 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 28 - 31 2025 Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/28 - 7/31 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 28 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 28 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 29 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 29 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Tween Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Tween Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month. 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 30 2025 Wed Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 11:30am - 12:30pm Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed Awesome Reptiles with Spock's Sanctuary 11:30am - 12:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Love reptiles? Come to the library to meet the animal ambassadors from Spock's Sanctuary, Des Moines' own reptile and amphibian pet rescue! 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 31 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 31 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 31 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 6-18. 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. Aug 1 2025 Fri LEGO Open Play 12:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri LEGO Open Play 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. 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. Aug 4 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. Aug 4 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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Movie Watch Party : Dog Man 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Movie Watch Party : Dog Man 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 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. Aug 7 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.
