Upcoming Events

Join us for a special Pajama Storytime! We will read spooky stories, have a treat, and make a craft. Wear your coziest pjs and bring a stuffie to snuggle!

Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! We will be discussing We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Information Desk.

Beat the boredom during the summer by visiting the library and using your imagination to create amazing things with our LEGOs.

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.

Come to the Central Library on the last Friday* of each month at 1:30 PM to learn about health and wellness.  Presented by PHC Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Health Care Navigation in partnership with the Des

Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners focus on person-centered care for those living with dementia.

Experience this unforgettable classic horror comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Beetlejuice. Rated PG.

How spooky is Central after dark? Come find out! You can make Frankenstuffies, eat pizza, and participate in a spooky competition.

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

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.

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.

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

Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to pick up a copy of this month's title Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty. 

Building Strong Neighborhoods: Block Challenge Grant and Improving Our Neighborhoods Programs

Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and activities. This week, bring a costume and get ready to show it off in a costume parade through the library!

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.

Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. 

Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.

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.

This month for ASAP Tuesdays at East 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!