Week Calendar

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

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.

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.

Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs!  Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.!

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.

AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 12 to assist the public with their taxes. 

Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program.

Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! The storytime will take place in the meeting room to allow for social distancing.

Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.

Stop by the Children's Area to create a Valentine for someone special in your life.

Join us at Central Library for sensory exploration. At Saturday Sensory play, children and caretakers will travel through stations exploring touch and feel, taste, and most importantly, play!

AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 12 to assist the public with their taxes. 

Come out to the Central Library, try out some new board games and make some new friends.  A selection of table top games will be provided for use in the library.  Feel free to bring beverages, snacks, and your own games  from home i

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.

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.

Create a valentine card for someone you are thankful for today! Doors open at 1:30 pm for card making, then join us to watch The Scarlet Pimpernel  (2 hrs 22 min) at 2pm.

Become familiar with the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and the differences between normal aging, hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.

Heard of Hunt a Killer, but it feels a bit too intense for you? Join us for a gentler but no less complex mystery with a Nancy Drew inspired game! 

Join us each month on the first Monday of the month to increase your computer and technology skills. Each class will focus on a different topic and skill.

February topic: Computer Basics (Windows 10 and 11)

Want to read, write, and speak better? Meet at the North Side Library on Thursdays at 3:30 PM for free help with English. We will practice together.

Are you interested in exploring classical music and instruments? Join us to have a snack, play games, make an instrument, and listen to some music!

Create your own Valentine’s Day magnets using pixel art and perler beads.  Be they silly or sweet, you’re sure to make a one of the kind message for someone you know! As supplies last!

Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3 to 8 years old, but younger and older siblings are welcome. 

Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 can compete against the clock to create a successful marble run using everyday objects!

Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.

Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga! Ages 12-18. 

Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at Central Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our Central VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!

Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group.

Children and their caregivers can enjoy a story and a hands-on activity every Wednesday evening at North Side!

Welcome to Central Library’s new series, featuring Iowa authors talking about their books and their experiences as writers! 

Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories and crafts. You can even wear your jammies!  All Ages Welcome!

Paris is known for many things: romantic strolls along cobblestone streets, world-renowned art collections, incredible historic monuments.

Acupressure has its roots in East Asian medicine and is related to acupuncture. Both are based on the idea of natural energy pathways flowing through the human body.

Make a glitter-slime for someone special in your life and enjoy a story. The perfect valentine for friends or enemies.  Best for ages 6+ as supplies last.

Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.