This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Fire Safety 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. Oct 7 2024 Mon Family Storytime: Fire Safety 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.! This week the Des Moines Fire Department is joining us for 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 "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Imagination Station This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Imagination Station Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Imagination Station 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 8 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 8 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue One-on-One Computer Sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 8 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 8 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 "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Building Foundations of Caregiving 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Building Foundations of Caregiving 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This class explores the role of the caregiver and changes they may experience, how to build a support team and ways to manage caregiver stress. 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 8 2024 Tue Hospice 101 with UnityPoint 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Hospice 101 with UnityPoint 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: We are excited to share all about hospice in our Hospice 101 presentation! This presentation will include explaining the purpose of hospice care and the role of each member of the hospice team. 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 8 2024 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Creative Readers-From Book to Art! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+. 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 8 2024 Tue Art Club: Hack that Painting 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Art Club: Hack that Painting 4:00pm - 5:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children and teens ages 8-18 can join us at the North Side Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Art Club! 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 8 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Teens Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Game On! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Central Library for Game On! Tweens and Teens (10-18) are welcome to enjoy snacks and play games with friends! We'll alternate between board games, card games, and games on the Nintendo Switch. 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. 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 8 2024 Tue Vote Smart: A non-partisan path to unbiased voting information 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Vote Smart: A non-partisan path to unbiased voting information 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn how to navigate the Vote Smart website to look up information about candidates and elected officials, how they voted on issues, and who supports them. Votesmart.org has over 30 yea 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 "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Books & Bites 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Books & Bites 6:30pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: This month's book is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 9 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 9 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Fire Safety Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Fire Safety Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side 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) 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Fire Safety Storytime 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Fire Safety Storytime 10:15am - 11:00am Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest 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) 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 12:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Teens North Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 12:00pm - 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 every Wednesday to enjoy a STEM activity or a craft! This week, we will have our art cart out. Bring your creativity and enjoy a 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 9 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 9 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 "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Pumpkin Party! 3:30pm - 5:00pm Children South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Pumpkin Party! 3:30pm - 5:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come to South Side to get into the fall spirit with a pumpkin party! Pick a pumpkin to paint from our pretend pumpkin patch, play fun games, and enjoy a yummy treat! Best for ages 6 and up, 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 "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Art in the Library: Dragon Eggs 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Art in the Library: Dragon Eggs 4:00pm - 4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Design and make your very own sparkly dragon egg to take home. Art in the Library is for children ages 6-12 and requires preregistration. 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 9 2024 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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! 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.