This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Live Music Composition Clinic with the Belin Quartet 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Live Music Composition Clinic with the Belin Quartet 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Civic Music Association with this workshop featuring a live composer writing a new piece of music. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Forest Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston 2:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Alice in Wonderland 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. May 3 2025 Sat Alice in Wonderland 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 Alice in Wonderland based on the book by Lewis Carroll.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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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. May 27 2025 Tue CMA presents the Belin String Quartet in a free outdoor concert 5:30pm - 6:15pm All Ages Central Library Lawn This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 27 2025 Tue CMA presents the Belin String Quartet in a free outdoor concert 5:30pm - 6:15pm Central Library Lawn Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Lawn Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Come celebrate the Belin String Quartet’s 25th anniversary season with a free outdoor concert on the lawn of the Central Library. The Belin Quartet will perform a 45-minute program that will feature music that spans from classical 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. Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 31 2025 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Flying Dutchman 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 31 2025 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Flying Dutchman 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 2025 season with the return of Richard Wagner’s epic ghost story, The Flying Dutchman. Join DMMO Preview Lecturer, Joshua Borths, for an in-depth look
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Rake's Progress 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Preview - The Rake's Progress 2:00pm - 3:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer Joshua Borths returns for an in-depth preview of the final two operas of the opera’s 2024 season: Janacek’s vivid and playful opera, The Cunning Little Vixen
