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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
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.
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
10:15am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
10:15am - 10:45am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
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.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse program The Adventure Clubhouse. This is a special interactive theater program designed for children 4-6 years old and their grown-ups.
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.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
11:30am - 12:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
13
2024
Sun
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
All aboard!
Trains are taking over the Franklin Library this weekend! Visit the library to see a huge model train display set up by the DesMoiNTrak modular railroad club. The N scale model railroads are
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
October's selection is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Children will listen to a story and then create a masterpiece while exploring with art and STEM activities. Ages 3+.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Are you a graphic novel fan? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for ages 7-11. We will briefly chat about this month's book, and work on a fun activity or craft related to the book!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
16
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,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods.
On October 16, we will make pastries with a delicious apple center in the shape of a doughnut!
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
American politics has entered a troubling if not potentially dangerous era that erupted in the 2020 elections, but this era did not begin and will not end with the Trump presidency. Why?
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Celebrate TeenTober! Join us for an after-hours party with laser tag, nerf guns, Nintendo Switch games, food, prizes, and more!
Registration required to reserve your spot. Grades 6-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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