Upcoming Events

Babytime
Apr 29 2024 - 10:00am
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For infants (0-17 mo.) and caregivers. 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes and books, followed by playtime to build early literacy skills.  Registration is required once for the month and opens on March 11. ONE registration will get you signed-up for all of the month's sessions: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29... more
Teen Advisory Board
Apr 29 2024 - 3:30pm
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Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate on the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the library. E-mail Keri to register.
Pajama Storytime
Apr 29 2024 - 6:15pm
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Young children, ages 0-5, and their caregivers are invited to put on their PJs and stop in the Library for around 25 minutes of interactive bedtime songs, stories and fun. Registration not required.
Toddler Time
Apr 30 2024 - 9:15am
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Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their caregivers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more
Toddler Time
Apr 30 2024 - 10:00am
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Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. Recommended for 18 mo.-3 year olds and their caregivers. Each session in the same week is a repeat event; participants are asked to limit attendance to one session per week.... more
Preschool Storytime
Apr 30 2024 - 10:00am
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Enjoy 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay to make a craft that goes along with the stories. Preschool storytime is recommended for children and their caregivers who are able to sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness; this is generally children ages 3.5-5 years... more
Preschool Storytime
Apr 30 2024 - 1:30pm
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Enjoy 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes, then stay to make a craft that goes along with the stories. Preschool storytime is recommended for children and their caregivers who are able to sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness; this is generally children ages 3.5-5 years... more
Helping Hands: Young Women's Resource Center Supply Drive
May 1 2024 (All day)
The Library is accepting supply donations for the Young Women's Resource Center (YWRC) this May. YWRC is a non-profit organization that supports, educates, and advocates for girls and young women ages 10-24 throughout Greater Des Moines. Their unique structure features two branches of services — ... more
Introvert Book Club
May 1 2024 (All day)
Introverts, it’s time to unite! Separately…in your own homes. If you’ve been wanting to join a book club but aren’t sure you’re up for the time commitment or the people-ing — this is the book club for you! Each month there’s a new book selection, but there’s never a meeting. Copies of each month’s... more
On Exhibit: “Glimpses of Life”
May 1 2024 (All day)
“Glimpses of Life” – Jerald SteeleMay 1-30, 2024   About the exhibit: Watercolor artist Jerald Steele has been painting for most of his life. After graduating from UNI, he taught for six years in Iowa schools, then decided on a career change and painted in his spare time. His watercolors capture... more

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