Name: Grate-FALL Tree
Start: 2021-11-15
End: 2021-11-20
Location: Forest Avenue Library

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Branches	Central Library	Forest Avenue Library		Franklin Avenue Library	North Side Library	South Side Library			DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	Central Library Meeting Room 1	No room assigned	Forest Avenue Children’s Area	Franklin Avenue Children’s Area	No room assigned	No room assigned	South Side Children’s Area	South Side Meeting Room	Zoom Meeting Room	Online Programming
All Day		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Grate-FALL Tree All Day 11/15 - 11/20 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: What are you Grate-FALL for? Stop by Forest Avenue Library to write down on a paper leaf what you are thankful for this year. All thankful leaves will be hung on our Grate-FALL Tree.	This event is in the "Children" group. Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/15 - 11/20 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 Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Learn about dinosaurs as you search the library for these ancient creatures and win a prize if you can mark them all off. Follow in their footsteps for a bonus tape-obby around the children's section!	This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers To Go Bags All Day Children 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 Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the Franklin Library and pick up a Creative Readers To Go Bag. The bags will contain an art project you can create at home that will let you explore your artistic side. These activities are recommended for ages five and up and	This event is in the "Children" group. Creative Readers Take and Make All Day 11/13 - 11/19 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Stop by the North Side Library to pick up your take-home edition of Creative Readers! Enjoy activities inspired by the book, We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom.	This event is in the "Children" group. Trolls Scavenger Hunt for Kids! All Day 11/15 - 11/24 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Do you think you can find all of the Trolls scurrying inside the library? Visit the South Side Library and find them all with our Trolls Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find the Trolls - and win a small prize.	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 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
2:00pm								This event is in the "Adults" group. South Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Our November book is Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. Copies can be picked up starting Monday, October 11, at the South Side Library Information Desk. 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. 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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3:30pm								This event is in the "All Ages" group. Conversations and Coffee 3:30pm - 4:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you want to practice your English and meet new people in the community? All English levels welcome! 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. 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. Anime Manga Meetup! 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 Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Love anime and manga? Want to nerd out about it with other people who love it, too? Then join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things anime and manga, do crafts, play games, watch anime, and more!
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6:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us on Zoom for the DMPL YA for Adults Book Club. This month we are discussing Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
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7:00pm										This event is in the "Adults" group. DSM Book Festival Book Club: Maid 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults 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: Online Programming Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with the DSM Book Festival's DSM Book Club to cohost its online book discussion.
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Grate-FALL Tree

Grate-FALL Tree

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt

Creative Readers To Go Bags

Creative Readers To Go Bags

Creative Readers Take and Make

Creative Readers Take and Make

Trolls Scavenger Hunt for Kids!

Trolls Scavenger Hunt for Kids!

Storytime To Go Bags

Storytime To Go Bags

South Side Book Discussion

South Side Book Discussion

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Indoor Program (2021)

Conversations and Coffee

Conversations and Coffee

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Indoor Program (2021)

Anime Manga Meetup!

Anime Manga Meetup!

DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club

DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club

DSM Book Festival Book Club: Maid

DSM Book Festival Book Club: Maid

Adventure Pass Changes in 2025

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Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Indoor Program (2021)

Disclaimer(s)

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Indoor Program (2021)