# Books events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Books events in Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: All Books events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Books events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult
  - **Description**: Don't miss this chance to meet Jodi Picoult, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name, as she returns to Des Moines!  Jodi had such a great visit in 2024, that she specifically asked to come back— and Beaverdale Books is thrilled to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/special-author-event-jodi-picoult/200030306607955
  - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, photography, contests
- **Event Name**: Fall Author Series: William Kent Krueger
  - **Description**: The Fall Author Series is back for a fourth year!

Meet William Kent Krueger on Friday, October 2 at Central Library.

Edgar Award winning author, William Kent Krueger, has written thirteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Best known for the Cork O
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    - Count: 63
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/fall-author-series-william-kent-krueger/200030486348840
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall
  - **Description**: Join us as we take over the Merle Hay Mall with all sorts of geeky goodness at this FREE event. Over 100 vendor/artist spots will be spread out from Target to the Kohls entrance for 1 weekend only. This event will be held during normal business hours. (Pl
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    - Count: 3630
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-comic-card-and-toy-show-free-event-oct-24-and-25-merle-hay-mall/200029868218358
  - **Venue**: Merle Hay Mall
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  - **Categories**: art, pokemon
- **Event Name**: Meet the Author - Ari Weinzweig
  - **Description**: We’re honored to welcome Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses (Zingerman’s), to Beaverdale Books for a conversation about leadership, dignity and the everyday practice of democracy.  Ari’s work has long influenced the way organ
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/meet-the-author-ari-weinzweig/200030622834340
  - **Venue**: 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, exhibitions, conferences
- **Event Name**: October Improper Ladies' Reading Society Book Club
  - **Description**: A book club at Shelf Love DSM dedicated to historical romance reads. We'll meet once a month at 6 PM at the store!About this EventFor our October historical romance book club, we'll be reading All of Us Murderes
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/october-improper-ladies-reading-society-book-club/100002000274498872
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, performances, theatre, literary-art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Summer Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse
  - **Description**: Join us for Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse on the patio! (Note: It might not be THAT quiet...) Read, eat, and grab a drink!About this EventWe're shifting gears for summer and moving our silent book club to the Lucky Hors
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-silent-book-club-at-lucky-horse/100001989621966862
  - **Venue**: Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Fall Author Series: Craig Johnson
  - **Description**: The Fall Author Series is back for a fourth year!

Meet Craig Johnson on Wednesday, October 28 at Central Library.

Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mysteries, the basis for Netflix's hit drama Longmire. The book
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/fall-author-series-craig-johnson/200030575597839
  - **Venue**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club
  - **Description**: For our September WTF book club, we'll be reading GAMES WITH THE ORC by Kathryn Moon.About this EventFor our September WTF book club, we'll be reading Games with the Orc by Kathryn Moon. Morgan will lead
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/september-wtf-did-i-just-read-book-club/100001996823504856
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: September ACOTAR Book Club
  - **Description**: From June until October, we will be reading one ACOTAR book per month leading up to the release of ACOTAR #6!About this EventFrom June until October, we will read one ACOTAR book per month in preparation of ACOTAR #6. Thi
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/september-acotar-book-club/100001990735019031
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: September Shelf Love Book Club
  - **Description**: For our September Shelf Love book club, we'll be reading YES, CHEF by Grace Reilly!About this EventNOTE THE TIME/DATE CHANGE! For our September Shelf Love book club, we'll be reading Yes, Chef
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/september-shelf-love-book-club/100001996824432631
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club
  - **Description**: Meet at Mars Cafe to go on a 1-mile walk around Drake's campus while we chat and listen to audiobooks! (If you want a coffee, arrive early.)About this EventEvery Sunday until October 18th, we'll meet at Mars Cafe by 11 AM
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/shelf-love-dsm-audiobook-walking-club/100001989426445051
  - **Venue**: Mars Cafe
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: The Storyteller's Market
  - **Description**: A One-Day Local Author Book Event

Step into a world of imagination and discover your next favorite read at The Storyteller's Market!

Join us for a day celebrating local and independent authors from a variety of genres, including Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery
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    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-storytellers-market/200030408065349
  - **Venue**: 3800 Merle Hay Rd, STE 314, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, sports
- **Event Name**: October ACOTAR Book Club
  - **Description**: From June until October, we will be reading one ACOTAR book per month leading up to the release of ACOTAR #6!About this EventWe're so close to release day of ACOTAR #6!!!!!!!!!From
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/october-acotar-book-club/100001990735105289
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Dr. Seuss's The Cat In The Hat at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Date**: Tue Feb 16 2027 at 06:30 pm – Tue Feb 16 2027 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dr-seusss-the-cat-in-the-hat-at-des-moines-civic-center/2400030608997535
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: DV Fischer at Shelf Love DSM
  - **Description**: USA Today Bestselling author DV Fischer will be at Shelf Love DSM October 3, signing books. Come, get a signed copy of her dark romance books, and snag a picture.
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dv-fischer-at-shelf-love-dsm/200030626234947
  - **Venue**: Shelf Love DSM
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205🌟 Be part of history at Wicked - Des Moines, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imaginat
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
Date: 20 September, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 208 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
Date: 13 September, 2026
Time: 06:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: WICKED Bus Trip
  - **Description**: Multiple dates and departure locations! 

We're heading to Des Moines for the Broadway sensation..... WICKED

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is anothe
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center), Fall Author Series: William Kent Krueger (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309), Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Merle Hay Mall), Meet the Author - Ari Weinzweig (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310), October Improper Ladies' Reading Society Book Club (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** October Improper Ladies' Reading Society Book Club (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), Summer Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers), September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), September ACOTAR Book Club (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), September Shelf Love Book Club (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines today September 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Summer Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), September ACOTAR Book Club (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), Shelf Love DSM Audiobook Walking Club (Sun Sep 20 2026 at Mars Cafe).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in September 2026?
  - **A:** Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center), Meet the Author - Ari Weinzweig (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310), Summer Silent Book Club at Lucky Horse (Wed Sep 16 2026 at Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers), September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM), September ACOTAR Book Club (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Shelf Love DSM).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include Franklin Jr High Event Center, 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309, Merle Hay Mall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Beaverdale Books, Des Moines Public Library, Quad Con Comic & Toy Show / Cool Stuff.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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