This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Mosaics! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu ASAP Thursdays: Mosaics! 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: A mosaic is a picture produced by arranging small pieces of stone, tile, or other material. 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Craftopia: Upcycle Edition! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Children Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Craftopia: Upcycle Edition! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Come join us at the Central Library for this special edition of Craftopia! You will get the opportunity to make upcycled rag wreaths, t-shirt tie bags, coasters, etc. and practice upcycling techniques in what is often seen as a season of waste. 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. 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Gingerbread House Decorating 5:00pm - 6:15pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Gingerbread House Decorating 5:00pm - 6:15pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We will provide all of the materials to make an amazing gingerbread house fit for an elf. Each family that registers will receive one house to decorate together. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. 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 "Children" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Art Club : Faith Ringgold 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Art Club : Faith Ringgold 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. 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. Dec 5 2024 Thu Makey-Makey Music 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children East Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Makey-Makey Music 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Create music using everyday fruit! Connect fruits to the Makey-Makey kit and explore how circuits and sound come together in this interactive workshop. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Gingerbread House Decorating 6:30pm - 7:45pm Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Gingerbread House Decorating 6:30pm - 7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: We will provide all of the materials to make an amazing gingerbread house fit for an elf. Each family that registers will receive one house to decorate together. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 6 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 "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri LEGO Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm Children Franklin Avenue Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 6 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 on Fridays by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 6 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Popsicle Stick Snowflakes! All Day Children South Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Kid's Craft Day: Popsicle Stick Snowflakes! 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 "Children" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm Children East Side Children’s Area This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm 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 in the library for fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. 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. Dec 7 - 14 2024 Take and Grow: Native Plants Seed Packet 12/07/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/14/2024 @ 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 - 14 2024 Take and Grow: Native Plants Seed Packet 12/07/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/14/2024 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Stop by and pick up a seed packet to start your own native plants garden!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Children, All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Disney's Beauty and the Beast Sneak Preview 10:30am - 11:00am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Enjoy the performance and enter to win free tickets to the play! 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. Dec 7 2024 Sat Película Gratuita - Mujercitas (2019) | Family Movie Showing - Little Women (2019) 10:30am - 1:00pm All Ages Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Película Gratuita - Mujercitas (2019) | Family Movie Showing - Little Women (2019) 10:30am - 1:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Event Details: Escape the chill outside and cozy up to watch the Little Women (2019) movie with the whole family. Enjoy snacks and crafts while watching this adaptation of the classic book. 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. 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. Movie Rating Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 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. Dec 7 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 "Children" group. Dec 9 - 23 2024 I Spy: Taylor Swift All Day 12/9 - 12/23 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 9 - 23 2024 I Spy: Taylor Swift All Day 12/9 - 12/23 Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with a scavenger hunt! Find all of the pictures in the youth area to get a prize. 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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool East Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 9 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) 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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 9 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. Dec 9 2024 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: December's selection is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Still Life Drawing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon ASAP Mondays: Still Life Drawing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: If you’re a kid who likes to draw (or wants to learn or improve your skills), this class is for you! In these three weeks we will use charcoal, colored pencils, white pencils, and graphite drawing pencils to practice drawing. 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 "Teens" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon FormLabs Form 3 Resin 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Would you like to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer? Take this required training to learn how! Participants will learn how to use FormLabs free PreForm software to prepare their 3D prints for printing at the libra 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 "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for our THIRD annual puzzle competition night! We'll have different categories, including one for kids, and some delicious winter treats (sugar cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider).
