This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. 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 "Adults" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Glow back to school party! 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 22 2024 Thu Glow back to school party! 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Let's celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year with a Glow Show!! We will read the book "The Glow Show" by Susi Schafer to learn about a bioluminescent squid who loves to twirl. 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. Aug 23 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 23 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery 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. Aug 24 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 24 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Let's celebrate the end of summer by getting creative and making a Van Gogh-inspired Sunflower craft using the materials provided on the art cart. All ages. 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 24 2024 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 24 2024 Sat Puzzle Exchange! 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 26 2024 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) 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. 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 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 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 Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. 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 26 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery 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 "Adults" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 6:45pm Forest Avenue Conference Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion 6:00pm - 6:45pm Forest Avenue Conference Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Conference 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 book, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 26 2024 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 26 2024 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 crafts. You can even wear your jammies! All Ages 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 27 - 31 2024 Greetings around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/27 - 8/31 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 27 - 31 2024 Greetings around the World Scavenger Hunt All Day 8/27 - 8/31 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: We're traveling the world this week at Forest! Learn how to say hello in all sorts of different languages! Find them all and win a spectacular prize! Best for ages 6+
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 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: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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 27 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 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 27 2024 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help creating an email account? Polishing a resume or applying for a job? Come to the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-12PM and get individual computer assistance. First-come, first-served.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 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 27 2024 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 2024 Tue K-pop Meet Up 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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 28 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room 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. Aug 28 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 28 2024 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. 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. Aug 28 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Aug 28 2024 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.