Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

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Name: Bubble Cup Learning Bag at Central
Start: 2021-10-16
End: 2021-10-22
Location: Central Library

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Branches	Central Library			Forest Avenue Library			Franklin Avenue Library			North Side Library		South Side Library		DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Family Room	No room assigned	Forest Avenue Library Lawn	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Children’s Area	Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket	No room assigned	North Side Children’s Area	South Side Children’s Area	South Side Meeting Room	Zoom Program Room
All Day	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bubble Cup Learning Bag at Central All Day 10/16 - 10/22 Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Come to the Central Library youth area or the pick-up window to receive a kit with the items you will need to make amazing bubble cups! By following the instructions or watching the video that will be available on the Des Moines Public This event is in the "All Ages" group. NEA Big Reads Student Art Exhibit All Day 10/18 - 10/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits Event Details: Join us at Des Moines Public Library for a student art exhibit inspired by the NEA Big Read pick Fahrenheit 451. Explore artistic interpretations of censorship from over 50 Des Moines Public School student artists at the Franklin and Cent			This event is in the "Children" group. Mini Haunted House Craft All Day 10/18 - 10/23 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Build your own mini haunted house with the provided supplies or branch out and use your own. As supplies last, best for ages 6+.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Ghoulish Gourds Bags All Day 10/20 - 10/22 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Construct a ghoulish gourd with paint, glitter, and all kinds of goofy or chilling accessories. Create your own cats, bats, vampires or a work of shimmering art. Bags available as supplies last 6+. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. NEA Big Reads Student Art Exhibit All Day 10/18 - 10/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits Event Details: Join us at Des Moines Public Library for a student art exhibit inspired by the NEA Big Read pick Fahrenheit 451. Explore artistic interpretations of censorship from over 50 Des Moines Public School student artists at the Franklin and Cent	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Storytime To Go Bags All Day Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make Event Details: Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/19 - 10/29 Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all the nocturnal animals hiding in the library.	This event is in the "Adults" group. CreativeBug Crafting: Adult Make and Take All Day 10/20 - 10/31 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the North Side Library to pick up a CreativeBug Craft Kit. Adults ages 18+ will receive everything they need to make a festive fall banner from repurposed book pages. While supplies last.	This event is in the "Children" group. Coding Bracelet Take and Make All Day 10/16 - 10/22 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Drop-in to the North Side Library and take home everything you need to make a secret message bracelet! You will learn about binary code while making your bracelet and receive a list of books about coding if you'd like to explore more.	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Storytime To Go Bags All Day Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make Event Details: Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
10:00am					This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Everystep Healthy Start Community Days: Pumpkin and Gourd Decorating 10:00am - 12:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us outside on the Forest Ave Library's lawn for Everystep's Healthy Start Program! These educational events are for children and families and include experienced staff providing referrals to community resources, Information about health Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
10:15am		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled CANCELLED Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am - 10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us at 10:15 a.m. at Central Library for Baby Rhyme Time, with rhymes, songs, bounces, and books! Baby Rhyme Time is aimed toward children 18 months and younger. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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4:00pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Central VolunTeen Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Library Meeting Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Central Library's VolunTeen team will meet to do projects that help the library and the community! All volunteers must fill out an application and waiver before volunteering at the library. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Indoor Program (2021) This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.										This event is in the "Teens" group. South VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library with Miss Janee for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
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6:30pm														This event is in the "Adults" group. Trivia Chills and Thrills! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Are you so full of spooky trivia that zombies are coming for your brains? Is your broom weighted down with all of your horror knowledge? Join us for an evening full of trivia that will give you all the chills and thrills! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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