| All Day |
|
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Buddy Gnomes Take-and-Make Bag!
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Bring the fun home with you when you pick up a special South Side Library take-and-make craft bag!
While Supplies Last
|
|
| 10 am |
|
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Movie Marathon
10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movies
Event Details:
Kick off your spring break at the Central Library with a movie and craft marathon! Each movie will have an accompanying themed craft to work on as you watch the film. 10am: Encanto (PG)
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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
"The Remember Balloons" Storytime with Des Moines Performing Arts
10:15am - 10:45am
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
|
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Art Cart
10:00am - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
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:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in and enjoy our cart full 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
DMPL Kids' Zone at DSM Book Festival
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Join the Des Moines Public Library at the DSM Book Festival for hands-on, literacy-based activities for children!
Disclaimer(s)
Off Site Event
Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event.
|
| 11 am |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 12 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
Crafternoon : Make your own fidget toy
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a drop-in craft project at Forest! Use the supplies and provided instructions to make a fidget toy to take home. Stop by anytime between 1-5pm. Ages 6+.
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.
|
|
| 2 pm |
|
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.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
STEAM Week—Sensational Science
2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The "S" in STEAM is for SCIENCE!
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.
|
|
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Drop-in Crafternoon: Egg Carton Flowers
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
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:
Paint an egg carton and turn it into a flower! Drop-in to North Side to celebrate Springtime with this craft. Wednesday drop-ins are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
|
|
|
|
| 3 pm |
|
|
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
ASAP Tuesdays: Drawing Comics
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Calling all fans of graphic novels and comic books: Come work with ASAP Teaching Artist Katey Giblin to develop your own characters, learn basics of sequential art, and construct your own zine.
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.
|
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Monoprints
3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Sewing Basics: Adventure Bags!
3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to South Side Library to learn how to sew with presenter Kaitlyn Munro! You'll learn how to use tools like thimbles, needles, and threaders to make an adventure bag! Best for ages 8+
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
ASAP Mondays: Breakdancing
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
ASAP Teaching Artist and B-boy ASan leads this intro to breaking. Learn all the basic moves, and have fun putting them together to show your own individuality and self-expression. Snack provided for all participants.
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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Luchador Storytime with Latin Thunder!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join a special storytime featuring Latin Thunder, a Mexican Luchador (wrestler), for a reading of “Niño Wrestles the World” followed by a time for fan pics and autographs!
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Creative Readers and the Iowa Wolves
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Celebrate the joy of reading as you meet players from the Iowa Wolves and enjoy basketball themed activities at this special Creative Readers program!
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
ASAP Thursdays: Wire Sculpture
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Have you ever made a person out of wire? ASAP will show you how! In this class we will make several 3D original works of art using WIRE as our line to draw in space. Snack provided for all participants.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
|
|
|
| 5 pm |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6 pm |
|
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.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Art 101 - Clay Creations
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Join artist and staff member Fueche Vang as we sculpt various animals using air-dry clay. Learn about sculpting techniques, tools, armatures, and more! Materials will be provided. No experience necessary.
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.
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Community Craft Night: Book Page Bouquet
6:30pm - 7:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Spend an hour making something new while enjoying the company of other local crafters. In March, give new life to old book pages by making them into a bouquet of paper flowers. All materials provided.
|
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Craft Night: Diamond Painting Magnets
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Craft Night at the Forest Avenue Library is a great place to spend time with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun activity. Each month will focus on a new craft, and supplies will be provided.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
STEAM Week—IlluminART Bookmarks
6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The "A" in STEAM stands for ART! Combine creativity and technology to craft your own light-up bookmarks! Using copper tape, LEDs, and batteries, you’ll design unique, glowing works of bookmark ART!
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.
|
|
|
