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Jul
22
2018
Sun
Closing
Library Closed - Summer Sundays
Description:
The Library is Closed on Sundays in the Summer. We reopen at 9am on Monday.
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9 am |
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
School-Age Children
Closed
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Jul
23
2018
Mon
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We invite all witches, wizards, and muggles to dress up in their favorite HP costumes and celebrate the Boy Who Lived! This year's party will feature Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. For ages 7-12. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jul
25
2018
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Build a lifetime love of books and reading. Join us as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Jul
27
2018
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Film
Event Details:
Join us on Friday mornings for shorter movies (approx. 40 minutes). No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's showing will feature Curious George.
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
28
2018
Sat
Final Party Carnival--NEW LOCATION
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Program,
Performer
Event Details:
Please Note: Because of the weather forecast, this event has been moved to JORDAN CREEK ELEMENTARY. Join us from 10AM-12PM just up the hill from the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
28
2018
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Meeting
Event Details:
For accomplished or aspiring writers...informal meetings, writing exercises, share writing, and constructive criticism. Any form of writing is encouraged. Questions? Call 515-222-3413
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
School-Age Children
Closed
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Jul
23
2018
Mon
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We invite all witches, wizards, and muggles to dress up in their favorite HP costumes and celebrate the Boy Who Lived! This year's party will feature Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. For ages 7-12. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children,
Teens
Closed
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
26
2018
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Performer
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
How do raptors hear… when I don’t see any ears? SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) education ambassadors will help you learn about raptor hearing, the calls that they have, plus so much more!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Preschool,
School-Age Children
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Jul
27
2018
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Film
Event Details:
All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Kubo and the Two Strings (PG; 102 minutes).
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Christmas in July: Beaded Bookmark
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Craft,
Program
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
It’s hot outside but "yule" be cool when you make a holiday-themed beaded string bookmark. Make one for a friend or keep it for yourself. (Shh! We won’t tell!) Note: must see well enough to thread a needle. Ages 18 & up.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
25
2018
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Program
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Get creative with us! Our crafternoon event is back! Stay tuned for more details on what projects we'll be doing this year. For ages 12-18. Registration required.
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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Medicare Basics Education Seminar
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Event Details:
If you are turning 65 or approaching retirement, you are invited to a FREE Medicare Education seminar. This seminar will provide you with the following:
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Medicare Basics Education Seminar - CANCELLED
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Event Details:
If you are turning 65 or approaching retirement, you are invited to a FREE Medicare Education seminar. This seminar will provide you with the following:
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
27
2018
Fri
Movie Madness: Musicals!
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program,
Film
Required
Seats Remaining:
69
Event Details:
This summer's reading club theme is Libraries Rock! so we're showing a classic musical film! Title: Singing in the Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds.
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6 pm |
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Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Jul
23
2018
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Build a lifetime love of books and reading. Join us as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
24
2018
Tue
Medicare Basics Education Seminar
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Event Details:
If you are turning 65 or approaching retirement, you are invited to a FREE Medicare Education seminar. This seminar will provide you with the following:
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Jul
25
2018
Wed
PurpleStride Planning Meeting
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
PurpleStride Planning Meeting for the Des Moines Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
Closed
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
26
2018
Thu
Checkmates Chess & Board Game Club
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
For those who know the basics, we'll provide chess sets and feature a different board game each month -- or bring your own! 4th Thursday of each month -- no November/Dececember Checkmates due to the holidays.
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7 pm |
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Pond View Room (defunct)
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