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.

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

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.!

Job Seekers is NOT at North Side Library today. 

Please attend the Career Fair today at the Evelyn K. Davis Center, 1171 7th Street, from 10am-1pm. 

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.

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, musical activities and take-home activities that prepare your child for school.

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.

Which came first-the Chicken or the egg? Drop in and celebrate the chicken by making your very own to take home. 

Drop in and make some origami! Simple instructions provided.

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.

Save Money: Shop Smart and waste less food.

Save Time: At the store and in the kitchen

Help Picky Eaters: try new foods

Adult Read Aloud storytime.

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 social work team from Unity Point will be presenting on the importance of having a Medical Power of Attorney.

Prepare for adventure! Open Slay Dungeons & Dragons is for teens and tweens who know how to play D&D and are ready to take on a campaign!

All gaming supplies and characters will be provided by The Rook Room.

Lawyers in Libraries in May 2023 - Celebrating Older Iowans

Join us for a fascinating afternoon with Tim Runde, Wastewater Training Specialist at Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority.

Join us for our Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program focused on financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living wills and the Final Disposition Act. Lawyer

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 at Central Library to decorate our own mini planters and plant wildflower seeds!  

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

School's almost out for Summer! Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can celebrate at the North Side Library with snacks, games, crafts, and more!

Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library over the summer. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!

Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? 

Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade.  This event is open to children ages 7-18. 

Trace and Paint the Classics of O’Keeffe and Van Gogh, cartoons and more!  Enjoy a bilingual story, too!

Come to the Forest Avenue Library and paint a picture of the popular story friends Narwhal and Jellyfish using black glue and rainbow colors!  We will enjoy frozen waffles just like our comic book friends.

The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. 

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

Join us for a discussion of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict.  Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.

Social Security & Retirement Planning Basics

When people make money by knowing everything you do online, how do you keep your private information private? We'll talk about common concerns like scams, ads, and passwords.

Join us for an introduction to crystals course as we discuss how crystals can be used as a tool for positivity in your life! The Clear Co.

Teens! Do you want to volunteer at the East Side Library this summer? Come to an orientation to find out how you can help out and what is required.

Come Zumba with Mel! 

NOTE: In lieu of a book signing, attendees will have the opportunity to enter a photo line after the program to have a professional photo taken with the author.