This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon The Art of Expression: Weird Barbie 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon The Art of Expression: Weird Barbie 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On July 14, build your very own weird Barbie with mismatched clothes, crazy hair, and more!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 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: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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. Jul 19 2025 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Nintendo Switch Party! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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. Jul 22 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Jul 23 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 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: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Gardening Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Gardening Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This event is free and designed for gardening enthusiasts of all levels to:
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. Jul 29 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Aug 11 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 28 2025 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 28 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.
Aug-Sep 2025 Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Closing Aug-Sep 2025 Closing Labor Day All Day 8/31 - 9/1 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Sep 8 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 8 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 9 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 9 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Sep 16 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 16 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 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: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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. Sep 23 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Sep 23 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
