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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.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
The Bubble Guppies are swimming all around the library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+
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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.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Learn about the incredible artistic and cultural revolution known as The Renaissance! We've hidden pictures of famous people, works of art, and events associated with this historic period throughout the library!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
9:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Imagination Station
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Imagination Station
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.
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.
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Lawn
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Lawn
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Visit us at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival this weekend!
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd from 12pm-4pm in the Children's area
Join us for a bilingual Storywalk, games and a chance to win a prize!
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.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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1 pm |
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2 pm |
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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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend.
This week, make a straw rocket!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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3 pm |
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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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
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.
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.
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4 pm |
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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.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Visit the North Side Library to learn about monarch butterflies and butterfly tagging with Des Moines Parks and Rec!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Visit the East Side Library to learn about monarch butterflies and butterfly tagging with Des Moines Parks and Rec!
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.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Looking for funding for your non-profit organization? The Foundation Directory Online provides access to a database of grantmakers and more, that can help you in your search. Join us for a basic introduction to this valuable resource.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
NFC's Journey to Homeownership
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
A New History of Iowa addresses issues that have gained importance in the past few decades—economic inequality, immigration, racial injustice, and the environment—while providing a broad survey of Iowa’
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join SCI staff and volunteers to observe celestial objects, colorful double stars and star clusters, meteor showers and more through high-powered telescopes!
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.
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.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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