Upcoming Events

The Art of Expression is a program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.

If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!

Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book.

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!

Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! 

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! We're reading The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett this month!

Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 

Do you like to try new things, think on your feet, play games, and work in teams?

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 7-18. 

The ARL TheraPets are coming to East Side Library! Come meet the pets and pick your favorite book to read to an animal. 

Join us for a special Pajama Storytime all about fairies. We will read stories, have a treat, and make fairy gardens to take home. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snuggle!

Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.

Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into 28 languages.

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.

Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play! Activities will help build early literacy skills through the five Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play, Talk.

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.

Join us for Beginning Sourdough where we explore the fundamentals of sourdough, including what it is and all the things you can make from sourdough. 

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

Join Mad Todd to design and print your own custom cards and personalized paper projects, using a different printmaking technique each week. Snack provided for all participants.

The Iowa DNR will present a basic fishing program designed to provide basic fishing tackle, tactics, and locations for you/your family to catch fish this spring.        

Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title, Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.

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!

The Iowa DNR will present an interactive program to introduce you to the sport of tying your own fishing flies.   The materials will be provided so you can experience the activity, learn basic/advanced methods and take home fl