Classes & Programs

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Level 1

Learn basic skills for entering, correcting and revising text. Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.

Game On!

Play game video games at the library!

Talk Time

Led by English speakers. Practice English conversation. Meet people from around the world. Learn about American culture.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Game On!

Play video games at the library the first and last Wednesday of the month! Xbox 360, Wii and PS3!

Creating a Food Memoir

Food is an integral part of our memories—how to preserve these special moments? How about a scrapbook, family cookbook or personalized memoir? Join experienced scrapbookers Betty Green and Kathy Roberts and learn different methods to quickly and easily create keepsakes that your entire family will cherish.

Talk Time

Led by English speakers. Practice English conversation. Meet people from around the world. Learn about American culture.

Computer Class: Job Searching Using Craigslist

Learn the basics of performing job searches on Craigslist, including how to search and reply to ads, and attaching resumes to email. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the Internet, mouse skills and email address preferred.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

eReader & Digital Downloads Demonstration

Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this digital downloads demonstration.

Study Zone

Grades K-12.
Drop-in during scheduled Study Zone hours for free homework help from volunteer tutors.

Teen Manga Club

Join other teen manga readers to watch anime, talk about manga, do Japanese crafts and eat snacks.

Friends of the Library Meeting

The Friends support the library and its programs. New members are always welcome. Join us!

End of School Teen Movie

Ethan longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena. Together they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history and their town. Based off the book by the same name. Rated PG13. 124 minutes. Free snacks! Sponsored by the Friends of the Des Moines Library.

Talk Time

Led by English speakers. Practice English conversation. Meet people from around the world. Learn about American culture.

One-On-One Computer Assistance

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance. A library computer station will be provided for your time and the instructor will work with you on this computer.

Citizenship Class

Get help with the Citizenship interview process, including civics and government questions, reading and writing English and practicing your interview skills.

Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

All ages welcome.
Join Miss Xiomara for an interactive Story Time in Spanish that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome!

Para todas las edades.
Por favor acompañe a la Srta. Xiomara a un interactivo programa de cuentos en español que incluye alfanetización temprana con libros divertidos, canciones y rimas. Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos!

Wilderness Skills for Zombie Apocalypse

Learn basic wilderness survival skills that will prepare you for the zombie apocalypse! You will learn basic skills in making a shelter, building a fire and how to dress.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 2 1/2 to 6, ages 3 and younger with adult.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, games and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills. Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance on July 19.

Baby & Young Toddler Story Time

Newborn to age 2 1/2 with adult.
Early Literacy fun with simple stories, songs and rhymes just for babies and young toddlers with their caregivers. On July 19, Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance before Story Time.

Summer Movies for Kids

Ages 6 and older, younger children with adult.
Beat the summer heat with an afternoon of movies on the big screen. Free refreshments!