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The 2021 Hugo Award Nominees

The Hugo Awards get underway this week! The annual convention honors the best Science Fiction and Fantasy media of the year, covering everything from books to TV to movies and more. The awards are usually held in August, but are being held in December this year as part of DisCon III. We're coveri...

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DMPL Podcast: Best of 2021

On the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast, host Aaron is joined by Book Chat librarians Janeé and Steph to discuss their favorite books of 2021.  If you're interested in hearing more about our librarians' favorite books, be sure to take part in our Best of 2021 virtual program next Wednesday...

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The Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2021/22

A comfy chair, a good book, and a hot cup of something - there may not be a better way to spend a chilly winter day. Thankfully, there's no shortage of great books coming out over the next few months. We've highlighted a few of those upcoming new releases below - be sure to get your holds in on thos...

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DMPL Podcast: Books About Grief

Today on the podcast, Annie Nelson, a Bereavement Coordinator at Hospice of the Midwest, joins the podcast. With the holidays coming up, she recommends some books about grief and grieving to help us make sense of what can be a tough time of year for many people. Apple Podcasts/iTunes |&n...

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Binge-then-Read: Tiger King

When the pandemic started many of us hunkered down at home, and binge watched Tiger King. Season two is out now on Netflix, and we know exactly what we will be doing after work! Did Carol Baskin kill her husband? Will Joe Exotic be exonerated? What happened to all of the tigers from Joe Exotic's zoo...

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Find New Recipes by Checking Out eMagazines

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and time is running out for holiday cooking preparation. When you need immediate inspiration, check out our cooking eMagazine collection on the Libby app! With Thanksgiving and holiday editions hitting the virtual shelves, it’s the perfect time to pull these eMag...

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Introducing Simple Steps Activity Bags

There are things you can do everyday at home to implement the Simple Steps framework at home. Right now, stop any DMPL library branch to pick up a Simple Steps bag with an activity sheet, Play-Doh and more information on easy and important early literacy skills. These Simple Steps bags are perfect f...

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'The Promise,' by Damon Galgut, Wins 2021 Booker Prize

The Promise, by Damon Galgut, was named the winner of the 2021 Booker Prize in London this afternoon. His novel follows the life of three South African siblings reunited over the course of three decades by four different funerals, all while the turmoil of their nation reflects on their own lives. ...

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Buying Books for the Library with Kathy Leonard

Kathy Leonard sits at her desk facing a wall lined with new books staff is prepping to put out on Des Moines Public Library shelves. New books waiting to be read, loved, and enjoyed sit on carts in the aisle near her cubicle. Leonard is one of two librarians who buy all the books, movies, music, ...

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Binge-then-Read: Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso is a bumbling, endearing American college football coach hired to come to the U.K. to manage a struggling London football team (soccer). For many people, this show has been a bright spot of positivity during uncertain times. The season may be over for now, but our Book Chat team put tog...

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DMPL Podcast: Horror Book Picks with Janeé

On today's DMPL Podcast, host Aaron Gernes chats with Janeé, from the Book Chat team, about some of her favorite horror books in the past year. Janeé is DMPL's horror aficionado, so you can be sure that her picks are some of the best around! Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Google Play ...

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2021 National Book Award Finalists

The National Book Award has release the finalists for their annual awards. Each year, the National Book Foundation receives hundreds of nominations, narrowing down the list to ten, and then five, in several different categories. To be eligible, a book must have been published between December 1 of l...

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DMPL Podcast: Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Heidi Kroner is the founder of Decoding Dyslexia Iowa as well as Aspire Academy, a group that raises dyslexia awareness, empowers families to support their children, and influence policymakers and educators on best practices to identify, remediate, and support Io...

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