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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
OUT Witch and Wizard Bags
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Fans of fantasy can enjoy a bag with magical activities. Decorate a wand and concoct a fizzy potion. As supplies last!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
08/16/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/21/2021 @ 6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teen Mindfulness Kit
08/16/2021 @ 11:00am - 08/21/2021 @ 6:00pm
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Teens! Stop by before schools starts and take a minute to focus on yourself. Take home a mindfulness kit to help settle your mind while enjoying some stress relieving activities. Available while supplies last!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Aug
17
2021
Tue
Cancelled
Cancelled: Mother Goose on the Loose
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds.
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.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
18
2021
Wed
Family Storytime
10:15am - 10:45am
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs! Join Miss Becky at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:15 A.M.! Every week a new craft activity will be available after the
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
Sunshine Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Janee outdoors at South for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn under the trees!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
Giant Board Games
10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Lawn
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Drop in at the Central Library to play giant board games, from tic-tac-toe to Jenga, and more! We’ll have a morning and afternoon session, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Come to one or come to both! Drop-in. No registration required.
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.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
Preschool Storytime at McHenry Park
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. For children ages 3-5.
Disclaimer(s)
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
20
2021
Fri
Play, Grow, Learn!
10:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Library for this open play, come and go program. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
20
2021
Fri
Maker Day Challenge: Straw Connectors
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
21
2021
Sat
Bilingual Storytime with Viet Advocacy
10:00am - 11:00am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Chúng tôi vô cùng vui mừng giới thiệu một chương trình mới để giúp trẻ em Việt gìn giữ và tôn vinh Bản sắc Việt của chúng em. Cùng hợp tác với Des Moines Public Library, Viet Advocacy mang đến cho quý vị Kể Chuyện Song Ngữ cho trẻ em từ 2-7 tuổi.
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 "Children" group.
Aug
21
2021
Sat
Recycled Art
10:00am - 4:30pm
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop-in to North Side and let your imagination run wild! What will you turn into art using our recycled materials?
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
17
2021
Tue
Conversations & Coffee
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners at Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks!
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
16
2021
Mon
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
18
2021
Wed
Play, Grow, Learn!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us at the Franklin Library for this open play, come and go program. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young children and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
20
2021
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
17
2021
Tue
Level Up!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Level Up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
Cancelled
Cancelled: Among Us Escape Room
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Crewmates! Someone on our ship is acting sus. Is it sabotage? Help us figure out who the imposter is and escape unharmed. Ages 8+.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
17
2021
Tue
Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting
4:15pm - 5:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 4:15 PM at the East Side Library Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
Cancelled
CANCELED: Giant Board Games
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Lawn
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Drop in at the Central Library Lawn to play giant board games, from tic-tac-toe to Jenga, and more! We’ll have a morning and afternoon session, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Come to one or come to both! Drop-in. No registration required.
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.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
20
2021
Fri
Epic Graphic Novel Club: Doodleville
4:30pm - 5:15pm
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us for our EPIC BOOK CLUB on the East Side Library Lawn for ages 8-12. Sign up here and pick up your very own copy of Doodleville by Chad Sell (copies will also be handed out at the Epic Graphic Novel Book Club on Friday July
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
16
2021
Mon
Backyard Science: Bubble Snakes!
6:00pm - 6:45pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for STEM exploration and bubble fun with Backyard Science at South! Families will learn to assemble a bubble snake device to take home and use our bubble solution to make bubble snakes on the Library Lawn! For youth ages 5-10.&nb
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
16
2021
Mon
Franklin Cinema Club
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
August's film selection is the African drama Timbuktu (2014).
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
17
2021
Tue
Bilingual Storytime: |Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy a virtual storytime English and Spanish !
¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español !
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Aug
18
2021
Wed
Family Storytime at McHenry Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
Disclaimer(s)
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
19
2021
Thu
DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club.
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