This event is in the "Children" group. Latin America Flags Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/13 - 9/17 This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 13 - 17 2021 Latin America Flags Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/13 - 9/17 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
This event is in the "Children" group. World Food Festival Activities at the Central Library All Day 9/13 - 9/19 This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 13 - 19 2021 World Food Festival Activities at the Central Library All Day 9/13 - 9/19 Central Library Children’s Area Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Celebrate the 2021 World Food Festival with some interactive games and handouts. This is a program that parents and children can do on their own to learn about world flags and food. Activities will be available in the youth area at Cen 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Maker Day Challenge: Popsicle Clothespin Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 17 2021 Fri Maker Day Challenge: Popsicle Clothespin Challenge 10:00am - 5:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. ISU Insect Zoo 10:00am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 18 2021 Sat ISU Insect Zoo 10:00am - 12:00pm South Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Play & Learn Event Details: The Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo is bringing some of their creepiest bugs to the South Side Library! 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 "Adults" group. Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour 11:00am - 12:30pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 18 2021 Sat Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour 11:00am - 12:30pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: The Des Moines Historical Society and DMPL North Side are offering walking tours of this historic neighborhood. Tours begin in the Meeting Room. Ken Boatwright will be your tour guide. Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversations & Coffee 12:30pm - 1:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 14 2021 Tue Conversations & Coffee 12:30pm - 1:30pm Forest Avenue Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour 1:00pm - 2:00pm Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 18 2021 Sat Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour 1:00pm - 2:00pm North Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: The Des Moines Historical Society and DMPL North Side are offering walking tours of this historic neighborhood. Tours begin in the Meeting Room. Ken Boatwright will be your tour guide. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. ISU Insect Zoo 1:30pm - 3:30pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sep 18 2021 Sat ISU Insect Zoo 1:30pm - 3:30pm East Side Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: The Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo is bringing some of their creepiest bugs to the library! Drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 PM to hold and see more than 100 species of creepy, crawly, LIVE insects. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Tween Writing Meetup 4:00pm - 5:30pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 14 2021 Tue Tween Writing Meetup 4:00pm - 5:30pm Zoom Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Do you love writing, coming up with awesome characters, and telling great stories? Then the Tween Writers Meetup is for you! You’ll learn and practice storytelling techniques and meet other kids like you who love writing!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 5:30pm - 6:30pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 13 2021 Mon Writers' Workshop 5:30pm - 6:30pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us at Central Library for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jovenes Embajadores on the Library Sidewalk 6:00pm - 6:45pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 13 2021 Mon Jovenes Embajadores on the Library Sidewalk 6:00pm - 6:45pm South Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Performances Event Details: Families! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at South by watching a performance from Los Jovenes Embajadores (The Young Ambassadors). Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 14 2021 Tue Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm Zoom Meeting Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library's soprano ukuleles with your library card.