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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a lightly stuffed flannel constellation with bead stars. Keep it as a plushie or add a loop of string to turn it into a hanging ornament. You can choose to make columba, corona borealis, or ursa minor.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
OUT Take and Make Botanical Gnomes
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Enjoy a seasonal art project from the Des Moines Botanical Garden using pinecones! Stop by the Forest Avenue Library to receive a take and make gnome activity as supplies last.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dogman Scavenger Hunt
All Day 12/13 - 12/18
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Help Dog Man sniff out trouble as you round up some unruly villains who are hiding around the library. If you can find all the characters you will win a prize!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Teen Grab Bag: New Year's Eve
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the Franklin Avenue Library to pick up a Teen Grab Bag that contains supplies to celebrate New Year's Eve and embrace the new year!
Bags are located in the Youth Area while supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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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 every Monday 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 recommende
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Creative Readers Take and Make
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the North Side Library to pick up your take-home edition of Creative Readers! Enjoy a paper chain snake craft, inspired by the book, Zonia's Rainforest, by Juana Martinez-Neal.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Can you find the Elf on the Shelf? Bring your sleuthing skills to the South Side Library and help us find the Elf! Kids can grab a sheet at the Information Desk to find the Elf and his favorite things and win a small prize!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
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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
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
December's title is Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Anime Club: Random Gifts
5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Clubs,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Stop by our East Side Library Anime Club! We will watch anime , talk manga, work on drawing and kawaii crafts, and make some gifts for yourself or for others this month. We also have the opportunity to discuss future anime
Disclaimer(s)
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
13
2021
Mon
Writers' Workshop ONLINE
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group.
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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