Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Monday, December 30
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
Scavenger Hunt: New Year’s Around the World
Kids | East Side Library
Nintendo Switch Party
3 PM | Ages 8-18 | Franklin Avenue Library
Resin 3D Printer Training Class*
5 PM | Adults | Central Library
Tuesday, December 31
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library close at 5 PM on December 31.
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
New Year’s Eve Goodie Bags
Kids | Central Library
Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
Noon Year’s Eve Party
11 AM | Kids | North Side Library
Noon Year’s Eve: Around the World Celebration
11:30 AM | Kids | East Side Library
Wednesday, January 1
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are closed on Wednesday, January 1.
Thursday, January 2
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
Glowforge Training*
3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Teen Vision Board with Pizza
6 PM | Ages 12-18 | East Side Library
Beginning Ukulele*
6:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Friday, January 3
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
Little Explorers
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | Franklin Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Saturday, January 4
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
Kid’s Craft Day: Chilly Mitten Cards
Ages 5-12 | South Side Library
Sit n’ Stitch
1:30-3:30 PM | Adults and Teens | North Side Library
Weep, Wail, Write*
2 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Sunday, January 5
I Spy: Winter
December 26-January 5 | Kids | Central Library
Tiny Art Show – Materials Pickup
December 30-January 5 | All Ages | Central Library
DMPL & Dragons
12:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Upcoming Events
Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup
Create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's first ever Tiny Art Show!
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.
Find all of the winter themed pictures in the youth area to get a prize.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Drop in at South for Kid's Craft Day in the Children's Area! For kids ages 5-12. Crafts will be available all day while supplies last.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month.
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.Develop skills for processing grief during this 1.5-hour writing workshop. During this program, led by Claudine Cheatem, participants will learn how to process their grief through poetry and journaling.
Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play.
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.
Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
Celebrate National Hobby Month in January with a hobby-themed I Spy at Central Library! Bring your completed scavenger hunt page to the Youth desk to pick out a prize.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.