This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Birding For Life 6:30pm - 8:00pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Birding For Life 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: During this presentation, Rev. Dr.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Paws & Claws Craft Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Paws & Claws Craft Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a special DIY event dedicated to our furry friends! In anticipation of National Pet Month in May, participants will create recycled t-shirt dog toys, teaser wand cat toys, stylish pet bandanas, and more. 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. 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. Apr 25 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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. Apr 25 2025 Fri Crafternoon : Wind Chimes 1:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Crafternoon : Wind Chimes 1:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make a wind chime to take home. Stop by anytime between 1-5pm. Ages 6+. 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Birding for Life Walk 9:00am - 11:00am All Ages Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Birding for Life Walk 9:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: This is our second Birding for Life Walk celebrating our spring and summer residents and visitors. We are coming into the peak of the spring bird migration.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Yoga Flow 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Yoga Flow 10:00am - 11:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join TogetherMSM for Trauma Informed Yoga with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! 10:00am - 12:00pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Día del Niño Celebration! /¡Celebración del Día del Niño! 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! 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. 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. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Springtime Family Social 10:30am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool, Children North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Springtime Family Social 10:30am - 11:30am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Storytimes Event Details: Spring is in the air! Celebrate the magic of Spring with us through community, stories, and hands-on fun! Families will enjoy a seasonal story and share a tasty snack. 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 "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm - 1:30pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm - 1:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos. 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon May Day Basket Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon May Day Basket Take-and-Make Bag! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr-May 2025 May Flowers Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/28 - 5/10 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr-May 2025 May Flowers Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/28 - 5/10 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Family Storytime with Iowa Juneteenth 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Family Storytime with Iowa Juneteenth 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: Join us for a special Juneteenth Storytime with a representative from Iowa Juneteenth! Enjoy a captivating read-aloud, learn about upcoming celebrations, and take part in a hands-on craft.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Art Cart 10:00am - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Art Cart 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in and enjoy our cart full of arts and crafts supplies! 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. Apr 28 2025 Mon Eco-Friendly Crafts: T-shirt Tote Bags 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Eco-Friendly Crafts: T-shirt Tote Bags 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Eco-friendly crafts repurpose, reuse and upcycle everyday items to give them new life! 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Mini Gardens 3:00pm - 3:45pm Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Mini Gardens 3:00pm - 3:45pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us at the Central Library in creating whimsical Mini Gardens (also known as Fairy Gardens) in honor of National Garden Month! All materials will be provided to make your own Mini Garden to take home and display! 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. 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. Apr 28 2025 Mon Mini Gardens 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Mini Gardens 4:00pm - 4:45pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Join us at the Central Library in creating whimsical Mini Gardens (also known as Fairy Gardens) in honor of National Garden Month! All materials will be provided to make your own Mini Garden to take home and display! 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. 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. Apr 28 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Cookie and Cupcake Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon ASAP Mondays : Cookie and Cupcake Decorating 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? 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. 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 "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Teen Chef: PB&J Upgraded 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Teen Chef: PB&J Upgraded 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods. 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 "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 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. Apr 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 "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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.
