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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Trolls Scavenger Hunt for Kids!
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Do you think you can find all of the Trolls scurrying inside the library? Visit the South Side Library and find them all with our Trolls Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find the Trolls - and win a small prize.
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Branches:
Central Library,
East Side Library,
Forest Avenue Library,
Franklin Avenue Library,
North Side Library,
South Side Library,
Off Site,
DMPL Systemwide
Description:
All locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommende
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
23
2021
Tue
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
24
2021
Wed
Cancelled
Cancelled Lil' Craft Bags: Sticker Dots
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Every week enjoy a different take home craft for our littlest readers. From playdough to stickers , these bags will help kids combine learning and play using the five simple steps of literacy: read, write, talk, sing,
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
24
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mario Characters Take and Make
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create your own Boo balloon squishy with water beads and make a piranha plant craft (permanent markers not provided). As supplies last, best for ages 6+.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
24
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
What are you Grate-FALL for? Stop by Forest Avenue Library to write down on a paper leaf what you are thankful for this year. All thankful leaves will be hung on our Grate-FALL Tree.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Tape Obstacle Course
All Day 11/22 - 11/24
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Stop by and complete our simple tape obstacle course and make your way through our children's area and check out our awesome collection while you are at it! When you finish, come up to the desk and claim a prize, while supplies last. &n
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.
Nov
21
2021
Sun
Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
23
2021
Tue
Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
24
2021
Wed
Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
27
2021
Sat
Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
24
2021
Wed
Shrinky Dink Crafternoon
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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 to enjoy Shrinky Dink art! Create your design and we will shrink it for you. We'll have supplies for you to create earrings, a keychain, or a zipper pull charm with your art.
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.
Nov
22
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
26
2021
Fri
Cancelled
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Staff Training - Fueche
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Adobe Creation Station
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Adobe Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Typing Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
23
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons, but didn’t know where to start?
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Basic Concepts for Retirement Planning
5:45pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
- Factors to consider when determining what age to file for Social Security (Review)
- Understanding how your retirement can be taxed
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
22
2021
Mon
Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion of Infinite Country by Patricia Engel. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.
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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