Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/02)	Mon (3/03)	Tue (3/04)	Wed (3/05)	Thu (3/06)	Fri (3/07)	Sat (3/08)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Instruments Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/2 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.	This event is in the "Children" group. Women of Iowa Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/3 - 3/9 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELLED AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mini-Comics Day! 10:00am - 1:00pm Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Celebrate Mini-Comics Day by creating and assembling comics that can be copied and traded with your fellow creators. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Drop-in Crafternoon: Art Cart 2:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Get creative at North Side and enjoy our cart of arts and crafts supplies! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.			This event is in the "Children" group. "The Remember Balloons" Storytime with Des Moines Performing Arts 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a reading of the touching picture book The Remember Balloons. James’s grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. 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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. A Taste of Tarot 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Are you fascinated by Tarot but not sure where to start? Join Dr. Susan Harper for A Taste of Tarot! 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: ASAP Wednesdays: Monoprints 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Explore monoprints with ASAP Teaching Artist Corinne Dengler! Monoprint is a printmaking technique that produces unique prints, one at a time. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled CANCELLED-Science Wednesdays: Shrinky Dink Science 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the science behind Shrinky Dinks and make your own tiny creations to take home. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: 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. 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. NOW A VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Educational Event Details: Due to a travel pause, this program is now a virtual program. This event is in the "Adults" group. Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us at the Forest Avenue Library as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2025 season.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Owls of Iowa with Polk County Conservation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Find out whooo's in your backyard! Owls live all around us but are very good at evading detection. Come learn how to identify our local owls by size, shape, silhouette and sound. This program will introduce you to Jester Park’s ambassador owl! 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. NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Wednesday, March 5th, 2024 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual) Click here to register! ***	This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, & Legacy Planning 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover: - Estate planning misconceptions