This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 5 2025 Mon Family 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. May 5 2025 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 acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, 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 "Adults" group. May 6 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room 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. May 6 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 6 2025 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. May 6 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 6 2025 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. May 6 2025 Tue Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:30am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 6 2025 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Manga Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Manga Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Whether you are passionate about manga or just interested in seeing what it's all about, the Forest Ave Library's Manga Book Club is a place for you to make friends, read fun and exciting stories, talk about manga, watch anime, make art, and 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Switch Gaming 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. 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. May 7 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Birth-Preschool Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 7 2025 Wed Baby Rhyme Time 9:30am - 10:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 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. May 7 2025 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. May 7 2025 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. May 7 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 7 2025 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 "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2025 Wed VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 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: Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 8 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 8 2025 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, music, and fun activities!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 8 2025 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. May 8 2025 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! 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. May 8 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu ASAP Thursdays 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: Music is a universal language, and everyone is invited to jam with Jordan at ASAP. We’ll use a variety of instruments to keep beats, strengthen our listening skills, create our own melodies, and have fun expressing ourselves through sound. 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. May 9 2025 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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 "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 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 "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Board Game Café 12:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a drop-in event for all ages. Come in, grab warm drink and a snack, get cozy, and choose from a variety of games or puzzles to play with friends! 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. May 12 2025 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 12 2025 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. May 12 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 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: May's selection is The Art and Science of Connection by Kasley Killam.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Family 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. May 12 2025 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 acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, 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 "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room 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. May 13 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am Birth-Preschool South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 13 2025 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. May 13 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 13 2025 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Art Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Teens North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Art Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 can join us at the North Side Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Art Club! This month's project is TBD. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
