This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Sewing for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Sewing for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join us as we learn the basics of sewing in this beginner class. By the end of the six weeks participants will be comfortable with sewing machines and be able to mend and make alterations to clothing.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Plant Parenthood 101 with Art Terrarium 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Plant Parenthood 101 with Art Terrarium 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us at the East Side Library with local plant shop, Art Terrarium, for Plant Parenthood 101! This class is the perfect introduction to plant parenthood, and a valuable refresh to help your indoor plants thrive! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 16 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Family Storytime: Sesame Street 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Family Storytime: Sesame Street 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: Des Moines Performing Arts is bringing Sesame Street Live! to Des Moines on October 29 at 6 pm. In celebration of this upcoming performance, visit the library for a Sesame Street storytime. 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 16 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Lunch with Libby 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Lunch with Libby 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for our one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar, and learn Libby with the Experts! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Frankenworms 2:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Teens North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Drop-in STEM Challenge: Frankenworms 2:00pm - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Drop in to North Side on Wednesday afternoons to enjoy a STEM activity or craft! This week, we will be doing a creepy science experiment with gummy worms! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Fiber Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed ASAP Wednesdays: Fiber Art 3:30pm - 4:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Fiber art uses materials like fabric, yarn, and thread with techniques like weaving, stitching, and tying to make cool projects! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Teen Chef: Apple "Doughnuts" 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Teen Chef: Apple "Doughnuts" 5:00pm - 6:30pm 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: 13 Event Details: Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods. On October 16, we will make pastries with a delicious apple center in the shape of a doughnut! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Housing Resources with NFC! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Housing Resources with NFC! 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Are you dreaming of owning your own home? Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, for the Journey to Homeownership program! 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. Oct 16 2024 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Read Dangerously 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Read Dangerously 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic. 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing. 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu Sesame Street Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Sesame Street 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: Des Moines Performing Arts is bringing Sesame Street Live! to Des Moines on October 29 at 6 pm. In celebration of this upcoming performance, visit the library for a Sesame Street storytime. 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Art Thief 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu South Side Book Discussion - The Art Thief 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 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: 4 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Paper Art! 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This month for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, bilingual Teaching Artist Lunita will teach us how to do a variety of fun projects made with paper, from mini-piñatas to cool personal planners and more! 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book! 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 "All Ages" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Drop In: Perler Beads 4:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Drop In: Perler Beads 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop in the library and create a Perler bead masterpiece and fuse the beads together using heat. We will have fall themed designs out for all to use. 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 "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu LEGO Quest 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? 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. Oct 17 2024 Thu Storytelling 101 for Adults 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Storytelling 101 for Adults 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Everyone has great family stories, but many times listeners don't get the humor, history, or moral in them.