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. 

Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2024

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.

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12:15pm - 1:15pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
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The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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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.

Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday at the Iowa State Fair with Rosie Reader

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Community Engagement Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
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Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

Free Friday Flicks at Franklin

1:30pm - 3:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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August's presentation is the 2014 World War II drama Suite Française, starring Michele Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Margot Robbie. Friday Flicks at Franklin is typically held on the second Friday of the month.