This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Study Room 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed The Life and Times of Stars with Dan Hoy 11:30am - 12:15pm Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed The Life and Times of Stars with Dan Hoy 11:30am - 12:15pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Learn about our closest star, the Sun, with NASA Solar System Ambassador Dan Hoy! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day 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 Juneteenth.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Study Room 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Study Room 2 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
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 "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 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day 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 Independence Day.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm Teens, Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. 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 "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. Jul 8 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 11 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. Jul 11 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. Jul 14 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing The Ministry of Time by K 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. 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 "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Community Craft Night: Sharpie Coasters 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Community Craft Night: Sharpie Coasters 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend an hour making something new while enjoying the company of other local crafters. In July, use Sharpie markers and isopropyl alcohol to decorate ceramic coasters with a tie-dye design. All materials provided.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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.
