On today's DMPL Podcast, Sarah from the Book Chat team is talking about some of her favorite recent romance reads. Listen to the podcast, and then be sure to come to Meet Cute, Book Chat's romance event on Wednesday, June 15! Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Google Play | Spo...
Read MoreSeveral recent events have, including the tragic shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, have brought to light the importance of talking to children about traumatic events. Our Book Chat team has put together a list of books - fiction and nonfiction, for kids, teens, and adults, that can help you discuss t...
Read MoreAViD Author Jason Mott joins us on the newest episode of the DMPL Podcast! During this chat, he talks about the development of Hell of a Book, including when how the special cameo by Nic Cage came to be. He also talks about the book's amazing reception and what surprising nonfiction topic he en...
Read MoreThe American Library Association recently revealed their list of the 10 most challenged books of 2021. The ALA tracks challenges to library, school, and university materials each year as part of their work to ensure free access to information. In 2021, 1,597 books were targeted for various reasons. ...
Read MoreBudgeting, building credit, getting the most out of your trip to the grocery store - these are important personal finance skills, but they can also seem overwhelming. It doesn't have to be, though! The Des Moines Public Library is teaming up with the Financial Empowerment Center in Des Moines for a ...
Read MoreGather round at your local branch, because in-person storytimes are back at the Des Moines Public Library! After nearly two years of virtual storytimes, take-home activities, and passive events, our librarians are back telling tales and singing songs to kids and families in our own locations. Hundre...
Read MoreThe newest episode of the DMPL Podcast features Angeline Boulley, author of the hit novel Firekeeper's Daughter. Boulley chats with host Aaron Gernes about the whirlwind of a year she's had since her book was released to rave reviews from both the professional press and readers. She also discus...
Read MoreSpring is on its way! Warmer temperatures, more daylight, and just enough rainy days to keep things interesting - all great excuses to read a book, whether relaxing outside or curling up on the couch as showers create flowers outside. These fifteen books, by well-known authors as well as new voic...
Read MoreAViD author Brad Meltzer joins us on the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast! Brad will be kicking off the AViD series on Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 PM at the Central Library. But before coming to town, he comes on the podcast to discuss how excited he is to be back on the road again. He also talks ...
Read MoreWomen's History Month is a time where we highlight everything women have done, both in history and in modern society. It's a great opportunity to highlight stories written by and/or about women, both famous, infamous, and little known. We've picked nine books below that tell the story of some of the...
Read MoreThe DMPL Podcast returns with Book Chat team member Carrie! She's chatting about books she loves that fulfill one or more categories of the 2022 Reading Challenge. If you haven't signed up for the Reading Challenge, do so now! It's a great chance to win books and win prizes in the process. Ap...
Read MoreAfter 16 days of incredible sports stories, drama, and controversies, another winter Olympics has ended. In this edition of Binge-then-Read, we have sports adjacent books, ski trips gone wrong, and some nonfiction about Olympic history, and of course all the Olympic drama. If you spent the last few ...
Read MoreWe've spend the last few weeks talking about the importance of early literacy skills and highlighting how the Simple Steps to Success program can help parents and caregivers incorporate those skills into their everyday lives. Our Outreach Librarian, Maddie Bassman, has been involved in ...
Read MoreOver the next several weeks, we're talking about the importance of early literacy skills and highlighting how the Simple Steps to Success program can help parents and caregivers incorporate those skills into their everyday lives. Our Outreach Librarian, Maddie Bassman, has been involved...
Read MoreOver the next several weeks, we're talking about the importance of early literacy skills and highlighting how the Simple Steps to Success program can help parents and caregivers incorporate those skills into their everyday lives. Our Outreach Librarian, Maddie Bassman, has been involved...
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