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DESCRIPTION:Des Moines: family\, next 7 days (Thu Sep 17 to Wed Sep 23\, A
 merica/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscrib
 e rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https:/
 /caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains inf
 ormation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0.
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 America/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscri
 be rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DTSTART:20260917T100000Z
DTEND:20260917T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
UID:be4188c0d0d914d4f54684b7b79fc726
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to read\, dance\, and play at this interactive story
 time! Join us for a half-hour of books\, rhymes\, and music perfect for yo
 ur little ones. There will be a half-hour of free play time afterwards.\nN
 o registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Braille Babies
DTSTART:20260917T150000Z
DTEND:20260917T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260730T230236Z
UID:18903-1789639200-1789641000@iowalibrary.blog
CATEGORIES:community,family
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Braille Babies Storytime!\nThursdays\n10:00 – 10
 :30 AM\nVirtual via Zoom and In-Person at the Iowa Department for the Blin
 d\nAges: 0-4 years old \nDesign of the Program: \n\nTeaching children the 
 importance of exploring touch\, textures\, and tactiles\nBeginning braille
  skills are explored\nMonthly braille activities provided\nParent resource
 s\nPersonalized Activity Box received at sign-up!\n\nRegister for Braille 
 Babies \nToday’s Programming: Falling Leaves\nConcept Covered: The Color
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T230236Z
LOCATION:Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind\, 524 Fourth Stree
 t\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/braille-babies-53/?utm_source=caldiscov
 ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=des-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Iowa Library for the Blind
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iowalibrary.blog/event/makerspace-monday-night-worksh
 op-sparkling-suncatchers-mug-cakes-and-literary-delights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pipsqueak Playdate
DTSTART:20260918T100000Z
DTEND:20260918T110000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
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CATEGORIES:arts,family
DESCRIPTION:Play & socialization are important early literacy skills. Come
  participate in art\, sensory activities\, and free play at your own pace.
  There will be several stations to explore!\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Beaverdale Fall Festival Kids & Family Scavenger Hunt
DTSTART:20260919T150000Z
DTEND:20260920T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T181115Z
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CATEGORIES:family,festival
DESCRIPTION:Beaverdale Fall Festival’s famous mascot Baxter Beaver got l
 ost while exploring all the fun around Des Moines’ favorite neighborhood
  celebration! Can you help us find him?! \nJoin The Rook Room in the hunt 
 for Baxter in this year’s Kids & Family Scavenger Hunt. It’s free to p
 lay and runs throughout the festival on Saturday\, September 19th. \nIt’
 s fun and easy to play: \n\nPick up your Scavenger Hunt Clue & Answer Shee
 t at the Beaverdale Fall Festival information tent near the main stage to 
 get started.\nFollow the clues in any order to search for Baxter. He’ll 
 be hanging out around the festival in notable areas and local businesses.\
 nWhen you find him\, he’ll have a special secret word for you.\nWhen you
  find all of the secret words\, fill out your Answer Sheet and return it t
 o the info tent to get an exclusive Baxter Scavenger Hunt sticker!\n\nBaxt
 er will not be hiding in areas that are off-limits or otherwise inaccessib
 le. Please be respectful of the area and people around you during your sea
 rch. \nBaxter may be hiding in a Beaverdale business within the festival g
 rounds. If the business is open\, he may be hiding inside – so take a wa
 lk in and look around. If the business is closed\, he will be visible from
  outside of the business. \nThe scavenger hunt is designed for kids and fa
 milies and should be easy and fun for all ages. \nIf you get stuck or need
  additional information\, please visit the Beaverdale Fall Festival Inform
 ation Tent and ask a volunteer for help.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181115Z
LOCATION:Beaverdale Fall Festival\, 2805 Beaver Avenue\, Des Moines\, 5031
 0\, United States
URL:https://therookroom.com/event/beaverdale-fall-festival-kids-family-sca
 venger-hunt-091926/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=de
 s-moines-ia
X-SOURCE-NAME:Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe
X-SOURCE-URL:https://therookroom.com/event/prism-tabletop-club-lgbtq-octob
 er-wednesday-game-night-100224
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shimmie Shake
DTSTART:20260921T100000Z
DTEND:20260921T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
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CATEGORIES:dance,family
DESCRIPTION:Come dance\, groove\, and learn at this interactive storytime 
 filled with songs\, dance and fun stories! Caregivers are encouraged to co
 me ready to dance along with their kids.\nNo registration required.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DTSTART:20260923T100000Z
DTEND:20260923T103000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T182320Z
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CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:The library supplies a prepared canvas for dry painting\, acry
 lic paints\, brushes\, easels\, aprons\, and space for you to spread out. 
 We'll even post some ideas for inspiration or you can bring your own. This
  is not a guided painting event.\n\nRegistration required\, must be 60+ to
  attend.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182320Z
LOCATION:Altoona Public Library 700 8th St SW\, Altoona\, IA 50009
X-SOURCE-NAME:Providing Opportunity\, Encouraging Growth
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.altoonachamber.org
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