This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 - 31 2025 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 - 31 2025 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Manualidades para adultos: Pintura de diamante | Crafting for Adults: Diamond Painting 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Manualidades para adultos: Pintura de diamante | Crafting for Adults: Diamond Painting 3:30pm–4:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you love to craft? Come complete a diamond painting project or bring your current piece and make some progress! Registration recommended. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 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: 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 "All Ages" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Tiny Art Show Reception 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Central Library Art Gallery This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Tiny Art Show Reception 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Art Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: See tiny masterpieces created by Des Moines Public Library patrons! 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Art in the Library: Northern Lights Art 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Art in the Library: Northern Lights Art 4:00pm–4:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Visit the library to create beautiful artwork of the Northern Lights using oil pastels and paint. 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 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 "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm–7:45pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Winter Puzzle Competition 6:00pm–7:45pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our fourth annual Winter Puzzle Competition! Spend the night competing against the clock to complete a 300-piece puzzle. 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 "Teens" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party : Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party : Toilet-bound Hanako-kun 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 30 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 29 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 29 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2026 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 30 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 31 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 31 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 30 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 30 2027 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 29 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 29 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 30 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group May 30 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 29 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 29 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 31 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 31 2028 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 30 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 30 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 29 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group May 29 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 31 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 31 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 30 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 30 2029 Tue Anime Watch Party 3:00pm–5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies Event Details: Whether you're an anime fan or curious to explore, everyone is invited to join the Anime Watch Party. Enjoy popcorn while watching a few episodes from a different popular anime series each month.
