Events
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Learn English reading, writing, grammar and conversation skills with an experienced teacher.
Taught by Emily Stinnett
Registration not required. Drop-in, walk-ins welcome. Space is limited.
8 weeks. 1/12/2026, 1/26/2026, 2/2/2026,…
Drop in and play with fun educational toys.
Newborn to age 5 with adult.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event.…
Practice speaking English with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email…
Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages.
Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt.
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The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Books and discussion questions available at the Des Moines Library.
New members always welcome.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least…
A shorter story time just for young toddlers! Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your young child’s early literacy skills. A brief play time or activity follows.
Ages 1 to 2 with adult.
Registration not…
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your preschooler’s early literacy skills. A brief play time or activity follows.
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for…
Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K to 8 and English language learners in grades K to 12.
Reading Buddies…
Share a short story, essay, poem, song or any other original creative work! Perform in a safe, supportive environment or come to listen and support your community.
Snacks provided by the Friends of the Des Moines Library.
Ages 13 and older.
Registration…
Bring paper, pen or a laptop to craft a response to writing prompts with a monthly drop-in group on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request.…
Practice speaking English with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email…
Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also give language support for homework or translation in many languages.
Students may drop in any time during Tutor hours. Look for volunteers wearing the Tutor t-shirt.
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Follow along with artist Collin Veenstra to create your own 90s-inspired masterpiece while sipping on nostalgic, retro-themed mocktails as we celebrate KCLS Rewind. All materials provided.
Sponsored by the King County Library System…
A shorter story time just for young toddlers! Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your young child’s early literacy skills. A brief play time or activity follows.
Ages 1 to 2 with adult.
Registration not…
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop your preschooler’s early literacy skills. A brief play time or activity follows.
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for…
Volunteers help students practice reading out loud. Two students are paired by reading level with each volunteer. Book selection focuses on readers in grades K to 8 and English language learners in grades K to 12.
Reading Buddies…
Build connection and community while learning a new skill. Join us for a simple craft.
All supplies provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Des Moines Library.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Registration not required.
Through December 5. No…
Create, play and share with fellow builders. The library provides the bricks, you provide the imagination.
All ages welcome, ages 6 and younger with adult.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is…
Practice speaking English with other English-language learners and trained conversation helpers. All levels are welcome.
Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email…
Stop by the library for a Take Home Kit! Each month, we'll have a new craft. Pick it up and take it home or stick around to make it in the library. Materials provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Des Moines Library.
January - Embroidery…
