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Among Us Scavenger

All Day 9/20 - 9/25

Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Some of your crewmates are acting sus, find them hiding around the library. If you can locate all the colors you will win a prize! ...

Preschool Storytime at the Park

10:15am - 10:45am

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Birth-Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer at Tower Park 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.

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors. Attendees must obey all signage and follow current mask mandates and social distancing guidelines from the city of Des Moines.

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library Gateway Gallery

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. They may also offer support and ...

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.

East Side Book Discussion Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm

East Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join us as we reconvene in-person for East Side's Book Discussion Group. We will be talking about Elizabeth Berg's novel, The Confession Club. You may pick up a copy of the book at East's Circulation desk. Coffee and a treat will be served....

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.

Indoor Program

This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Typing Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm

North Side Meeting Room

Registration

Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided. All skill levels welc...

Anime Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm

East Side Meeting Room

Registration

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Stop by our East Side Library Anime Club! We will watch anime on our big screen, talk manga, work on drawing and kawaii crafts, and eat Ramen noodles. We also have the opportunity to discuss future anime club programs, add to our manga co...

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors. Attendees must obey all signage and follow current mask mandates and social distancing guidelines from the city of Des Moines.

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.

Family Storytime on the Lawn

6:15pm - 6:45pm

South Side Library Lawn

Library Branch: South Side Library

Room: South Side Library Lawn

Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytimes

Event Details:

Caregivers! Family Storytime is back! Join Miss Janee for stories, songs, rhymes, and outdoor activities! All ages welcome. In case of rain, storytime will be cancelled. ...

Disclaimer(s)

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. Attendees must obey all signage and follow current mask mandates and social distancing guidelines from the city of Des Moines.

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.

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