kids Fire Safety Storytimes
Kaleidoscope Take & Make
Celebrate Fire Safety Week with a series of special storytimes with the Des Moines Fire Department! Hear stories, learn about fire safety, and see a fire truck up close!
Saturday, October 9 | Central Library Grab a bag from the Central youth section or Central pickup window with materials to make your own kaleidoscope! Adult supervision recommended.
• Franklin Avenue Library: Monday, October 4, 10:15 AM • South Side Library: Monday, October 4, 6:15 PM • East Side Library (bilingual): Tuesday, October 5, 6:15 PM • Forest Avenue Library: Wednesday, October 6, 10:15 AM • East Side Library: Thursday, October 7, 10 AM • North Side Library: Thursday, October 7, 10:30 AM • Central Library: Saturday, October 9, 10:15 AM
Disney Villain Scavenger Hunt October 4-9 | Forest Avenue Library Disney villains are hiding around the library, hoping you won’t stop their evil plans. Finish the scavenger hunt and win a prize!
Science Project To-Go Bags Thursday, October 7 & 21 | Franklin Avenue Library These free bags contain a science activity you can do at home that will let you explore different STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering, and math). These activities are recommended for ages five and up and should be completed with adult supervision.
Maker Day Challenge Friday, October 8, 15, 22 | Forest Avenue Library Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children’s area and finishers can claim a prize. October 8: Pool Noodle Race Track October 15: Paper Pixel Art October 22: KNEX
Baby Yoda Glow October 11-16 | Forest Avenue Library Protect the child! Bring your own Baby Yoda to the light side with this tea-light activity.
Sesame Street Take & Make Wednesday, October 13 | Forest Avenue Library Keep your little one entertained with a craft aimed at toddlers and preschoolers.
Creative Readers Take & Make Thursday, October 14, 28 | Franklin Avenue Library The bags will contain an art project you can create at home that will let you explore your artistic side. These activities should be completed with adult supervision.
American Sign Language Storytime Friday, October 15, 10:15 AM | Facebook Miss Mary will be joined for this special virtual storytime by Mr. Jay, ASL certified interpreter. We will sing, rhyme, and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr. Jay.
Epic Graphic Novel Club: Nightlights Friday, October 15, 4:30 PM | East Side Library We’ll be chatting about the book Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez, play games, work on crafts, and find out what book we’re talking about next month! When you register you can pick up a copy of Nightlights at the East Side Library. Registration required.
October 2021 • engage 3
