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“The fact is, it costs a lot less to move 12 inches of snow once, than it does to move three inches of snow four times”.
You don't have to arrive on time or stay the whole hour. Bring your own device and headphones or use the library's.
This program is subject to coronavirus safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits.
Celebrate Spring Break by making St. Patrick's Day crafts with our Kid's Art Cart Stop by the Children's Area to make & take crafts all day.
Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find all the characters, and turn it in for a small prize! All ages welcome.
Make an appointment to receive tax assistance at the East Side Library.
For kids ages 5 and up. Craft available while supplies last/ Parent/caregiver must be present with children.
This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child.
Search for all the family members and win a prize if you locate them all and make the family strong.
"You can’t put a price on your kids’ safety,” Des Moines Police Senior Officer Deb VanVelzen said.
Additional Sister City relationships include Kofu, Japan; Saint-Etienne, France; Shijiazhuang, China and Pristina, Kosovo.
Jose David Lopez was killed in the shooting at East High School in Des Moines on Monday. Six teens have been arrested, according to police.
Two other victims were students at East High School. Police said they arrested potential suspects but had not yet filed charges.
Visit the children's area to draw it or write about it, and celebrate your awesomeness.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources.
Two children were among those killed after tornadoes swept through central Iowa Saturday night.
Join us on March 15, 2022, for our 7th Annual Des Moines County 4-H Community Dinner and Live Auction.
"We share a goal with our friends and colleagues in Ukraine to live in a peaceful world free from the devastating and deadly consequences".
Des Moines Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the “2021 Report to the Community” is now available.
The CDC lists 41 Iowa counties in the medium risk category with 15 designated in the ‘high’ category.
Take home supplies to make your own sensory snow at home. While supplies last.