This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 3 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. Oct 3 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 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 3 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 3 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 "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu RentWise 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu RentWise 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Are you renting and wanting to know more about your rights under Iowa law? Or are you currently looking for a place to rent and want to know more about the process? 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 "Teens" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Boo-Boba Bash 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Boo-Boba Bash 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at our "Boo Boba Bash" a boba tea party! 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 3 2024 Thu Halloween Craft Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Halloween Craft Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the South Side Library for a spook-tacular evening of Halloween crafting for adults! Stations will be set up for easy-to-do crafts - do one or do them all!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu VoteSmart 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu VoteSmart 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: VoteSmart researchers will give an oversight to navigating their website to look up information about candidates and elected officials, how they voted on issues and who supports them.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. 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 4 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 4 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. Oct 4 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 4 2024 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. Oct 5 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Paper Bag Owl Puppets! All Day Children South Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Paper Bag Owl Puppets! All Day South Side Children’s Area Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Spider Webs 10:00am - 12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Franklin Avenue 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. Oct 5 2024 Sat Family STEM Challenge: Spider Webs 10:00am - 12:00pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: The whole family can visit the library and take on our Family STEM Challenge. This month you can build a spider web with string and see if it is strong enough to hold your spider. Materials will be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 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 5 2024 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 10:30am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 1:00pm - 1:45pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 1 1:00pm - 1:45pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! You and your friends have accidentally wandered into a house full of demons. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 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. Oct 5 2024 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 few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration! 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 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 2:15pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 2 2:15pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! You and your friends have accidentally wandered into a house full of demons. 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. Oct 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 3 3:30pm - 4:15pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Demon Slayer Escape Room Session 3 3:30pm - 4:15pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Enter the world of Demon Slayer and test your cunning in this new escape room adventure! You and your friends have accidentally wandered into a house full of demons. 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. Oct 6 2024 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 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 first Sunday of each month to play. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Salt Soaks and Bath Bombs 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Community Crafting - Salt Soaks and Bath Bombs 2:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join local herbalist and forager, Lindsey Coyne, for a fun DIY class. Create your own bath bombs and salt soaks while learning about the benefits of adding certain salts and herbs to your body care products.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 - 12 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/7 - 10/12 Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 - 12 2024 Ghosts in Disguise Challenge All Day 10/7 - 10/12 East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Children's Area and pick up a "Ghosts in Disguise Challenge" 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 7 2024 Mon Toddler Sesame Street Storytime! 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Toddler Sesame Street 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: 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Fire Safety Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Fire Safety 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: The Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Hear stories, learn more about fire safety, and see a fire truck up close. 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 7 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Nature Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Nature Art 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Get creative with nature in this fun class with ASAP and Victoria Story. Make a work of art using sensory items like moss, dried flowers, sticks, and seeds. Design and create your own Fairy Garden! Snack provided for all participants. 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 "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Writers' Workshop 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Writers' Workshop 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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.
