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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
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Felt Fairy Wands Take-and-Make Bag!
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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
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This event is in the "Children" group
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
9:00am–11:00am
Central Library Family Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Baby Rhyme Time
9:30am–10:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Birding for Life Walk
9:00am–11:00am
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
This is our second Birding for Life Walk celebrating our spring and summer residents and visitors. We are coming into the peak of the spring bird migration.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
24
2025
Thu
New Parenthood Journey
10:30am–11:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The New Parenthood Journey Program consists of three sessions designed to support all parents, both new and experienced as they navigate the transitions in parenthood.
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.
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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
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Springtime Family Social
10:30am–11:30am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Spring is in the air! Celebrate the magic of Spring with us through community, stories, and hands-on fun! Families will enjoy a seasonal story and share a tasty snack.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Russian Conversation Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library Study Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Creating Your Social Security Account
2:00pm–3:00pm
East Side Large Study Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Large Study Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Learn step-by-step how to create and manage your Social Security online account in this engaging, practical session led by Rosario Manzano.
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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
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Drop-in STEM Challenge: Blacklight Fun!
2:00pm–7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Explore things that GLOW at North Side! Explore our neon craft supplies and check them out under a blacklight when you are done! Drop-ins are planned with children in 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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Scott Eggleston
2:00pm–3:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Performances
Event Details:
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a live Blues performance provided by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Scott Eggleston will be presenting Traditional and Delta Blues Guitar.
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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
Apr
23
2025
Wed
ASAP Wednesdays: Breakdance
3:30pm–4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
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.
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
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Cancelled
CANCELLED! The Art of Expression: Tape Art
4:00pm–5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
The Art of Expression is a program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. On April 23, experiment with tape to create geometric and abstract designs.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr
23
2025
Wed
VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Pop Bottle Bird Feeders
5:30pm–6:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join us this Earth Day for a fun and eco-friendly workshop where we turn everyday pop bottles into a bird feeder! Joel with City of Des Moines Parks & Rec will help you craft your bird feeder and fill it with bird feed to take home.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Korean Mythology Escape Room
6:30pm–7:15pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
A new exhibit of Korean artifacts is being unveiled in less than an hour, but the centerpieces have gone missing! Finding them will mean coming face to face with ancient myths and outsmarting the creatures they depict.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Birding For Life
6:30pm–8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
During this presentation, Rev. Dr.
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