Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Monday, July 15
Sesame Street Scavenger Hunt
July 9-15 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Take-and-Make: Tote Bag Stenciling
July 15-17 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Shark Week Take-and-Make Bag
Kids | South Side Library
Art Cart Mondays
Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Park Picnic with DMPL
11:30 AM | Kids and Families | Woodlawn Park (3126 Twana Drive)
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
East Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | East Side Library
The Art of Expression: Barbie Trashion Show*
3 PM | Grades 6-12 | Franklin Avenue Library
ASAP Mondays: Drumming Workshop*
4 PM | Kids and Teens | Forest Avenue Library
Writers' Workshop
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Touch-A-Truck with the Library Van
6:30 PM | Kids and Families | South Side Library
Franklin Cinema Club: His Girl Friday
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday, July 16
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Take-and-Make: Tote Bag Stenciling
July 15-17 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Frozen Treats from Around the World Scavenger Hunt
July 16-22 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
One-on-One Computer Sessions
10 AM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
North Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Rubber Eraser Stamps*
2:30 PM | Teens | East Side Library
Art in the Summer: 3-D Winter Scene
3 PM | Ages 6+ | Franklin Avenue Library
Level Up: Switch Party
4 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Sensory Play Hour
4 PM | Kids | South Side Library
Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets
4:30 PM | Kids | Central Library
Discovering Des Moines History
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Next Steps Ukulele Class*
6:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Wednesday, July 17
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Take-and-Make: Tote Bag Stenciling
July 15-17 | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Frozen Treats from Around the World Scavenger Hunt
July 16-22 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Special Simple Steps Storytime
10 AM | Ages 1-4 | East Side Library
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Hack That Painting*
11:30 AM | Ages 8-18 | North Side Library
Buy. Eat. Live Healthy.*
1:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Superhero Bingo
3 PM | Kids and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Let's Make and Fly a Kite
3:30-5 PM | Kids and Teens | South Side Library
Des Moines Art Center: Creative Journaling Workshop*
4 PM | Teens | Forest Avenue Library
Chair Exercise with Grace Fitness
5:30 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Hunt-a-Killer: Moon Summit Episode 3*
6 PM | Adults | South Side Library
A Very Special Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club Event - Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa: Evicted*
6 PM | Adults | Central Library
Thursday, July 18
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Frozen Treats from Around the World Scavenger Hunt
July 16-22 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Book Bites*
2 PM | Grades 2-12 | East Side Library
South Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Glowforge Training
3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Graphic Novel Book Club*
4 PM | Ages 7-11 | Franklin Avenue Library
DMPL & Dragons
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
LEGO Quest
6 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library
Summer Camp Throwback Crafts
6 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Teen Bubble Tea Party*
6:30 PM | Teens | East Side Library
Next Steps: Ukulele*
6:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Friday, July 19
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Frozen Treats from Around the World Scavenger Hunt
July 16-22 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Amphibians! With Polk County Conservation
10 AM | Kids and Families | Central Library
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works*
10 AM | Adults | Central Library
LEGO Fridays
10 AM-4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
Storytime at the Heritage Carousel
10:30 AM | Kids and Families | Heritage Carousel at Union Park (1801 Pennsylvania Avenue)
Kids in the Kitchen*
11 AM | Grades K-5 | Forest Avenue Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Saturday, July 20
I Spy: Iowa State Fair Butter Sculptures
July 14-20 | All Ages | Central Library
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
July 15-27 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library
Drop-In Craft: Hoop Gliders
July 15-20 | Kids | Central Library
Frozen Treats from Around the World Scavenger Hunt
July 16-22 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library
Family STEM Challenge: DIY Jumping Rabbits
10 AM-12 PM | Families | Franklin Avenue Library
LEGOs at the Library
10 AM-4 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Community Crafting: Making Greeting Cards*
2 PM | Adults and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Crafternoon
2-4 PM | Adults and Teens | South Side Library
Open Book: Poverty in Des Moines*
2 PM | Adults | Central Library
Sunday, July 21
I Spy: Encanto
July 21-27 | Kids | Central Library
Upcoming Events
I Spy: IA State Fair Butter Sculptures
Come celebrate summer and the upcoming Iowa State Fair at the Central Library! Find all the 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.
Take and Make: Tote Bag Stenciling
Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and pick up materials to stencil a tote bag. For more inspiration, use your library card to access crafty videos on Creativebug. While supplies last.
Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make a hoop glider from strips of paper and a straw. See how far it can glide!
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.
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
Kids! 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. For youth ages 3 and up.
July's film selection is the 1940 Howard Hawks comedy His Girl Friday, starring Cary Grant.
Frozen Treats from around the World Scavenger Hunt
Travel around the world to learn all about the frozen treats that different cultures make in order to beat the heat! Find them all and win a really cool prize! Best for ages 6+
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.
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.