This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Tuesdays: Cookie Decoration Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? In these three weeks, we will decorate treats with a professional baker, ... This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Cookie Decoration 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Art helps us practice patience and focus; but how about applying those skills to make something yummy? 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. FAFSA Application Workshop #1 Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers ass... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu FAFSA Application Workshop #1 4:30pm - 5:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers assisting in completing the FAFSA Application. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. FAFSA Application Workshop #2 Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers ass... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu FAFSA Application Workshop #2 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers assisting in completing the FAFSA Application. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. FAFSA Application Workshop #3 Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers ass... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu FAFSA Application Workshop #3 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Please join us for the FAFSA Assistance workshop. FAFSA is the free student application for student aid. Navigating this process can be difficult, so there will be 2 volunteers assisting in completing the FAFSA Application. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library for fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library for fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. Binary Bracelets Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children Event Details: Binary Code is how computers communicate with each other! Learn how to code your name and different messages in binary and make a bracelet to show it off! This fun craft combi... This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Binary Bracelets 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: Binary Code is how computers communicate with each other! Learn how to code your name and different messages in binary and make a bracelet to show it off! This fun craft combines tech and creativity. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All locations will be closed for Christmas. Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed for Christmas.
This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Cart Challenge: Marshmallow Igloos Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children Event Details: Challenge yourself to build the sturdiest igloo using marshmallows and our STEAM cart supplies! Work on problem-solving and engineering skills with this fun, wintry activity. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Marshmallow Igloos 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: Challenge yourself to build the sturdiest igloo using marshmallows and our STEAM cart supplies! Work on problem-solving and engineering skills with this fun, wintry activity. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Cart Challenge: Marshmallow Igloos Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Age Group: Children Event Details: Challenge yourself to build the sturdiest igloo using marshmallows and our STEAM cart supplies! Work on problem-solving and engineering skills with this fun, wintry activity. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Marshmallow Igloos 6:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Event Details: Challenge yourself to build the sturdiest igloo using marshmallows and our STEAM cart supplies! Work on problem-solving and engineering skills with this fun, wintry activity. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. All about Owls with Polk County Conservation Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Hear all about owls and the adaptations that make them good predators! We will also get to meet a live owl. This program is geared towards children in grades 3-8, but all are we... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri All about Owls with Polk County Conservation 11:00am - 12:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Hear all about owls and the adaptations that make them good predators! We will also get to meet a live owl. This program is geared towards children in grades 3-8, but all are welcome to attend. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library for fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library for fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Drop in Puzzles! Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Looking for an activity to get out of the house? Drop by the East Side Library this Saturday to complete a puzzle! Puzzles are 300 pieces and will be set up in our meeting room for... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Drop in Puzzles! 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Looking for an activity to get out of the house? Drop by the East Side Library this Saturday to complete a puzzle! Puzzles are 300 pieces and will be set up in our meeting room for you to drop in between 10am - 4pm.
This event is in the "Children" group. Scavenger Hunt: New Year's Around the World All Day East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Join us for a week-long scavenger hunt exploring New Year's traditions from around the world! Search the library for clues and learn fun facts about how different cultures celebrat... This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Scavenger Hunt: New Year's Around the World All Day East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a week-long scavenger hunt exploring New Year's traditions from around the world! Search the library for clues and learn fun facts about how different cultures celebrate the new year! 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. Noon-Years Eve: Around the World Celebrations Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the library! Inspired by New Year's traditions from around the globe. We will recreate some New Year's traditions, crafts, and dances. Join us for a... This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Noon-Years Eve: Around the World Celebrations 11:30am - 12:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve at the library! 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Closed for New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve. Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Closed for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
New Years Day All Day East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day. Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Vision Board with Pizza Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Age Group: Teens Event Details: Kick off the new year with a creative and inspiring Teen Vision Board Workshop! Join us as we set goals and dream big by designing personal vision boards. Whether you want to focus... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Teen Vision Board with Pizza 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Kick off the new year with a creative and inspiring Teen Vision Board Workshop! Join us as we set goals and dream big by designing personal vision boards. 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.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Baby Rhyme Time Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Tuesdays: Fun with Color & Light Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: In these short, dark days of January, let's experiment with using color and light in art! We will make several projects to take home, like a suncatcher and colorful, kid-friendly s... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 7 2025 Tue ASAP Tuesdays: Fun with Color & Light 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: In these short, dark days of January, let's experiment with using color and light in art! 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. STEAM Cart Challenge: Wiggle Pens Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Children Event Details: We are rolling out the STEAM Cart this month to create your very own wiggle pens! Using simple electronics and engineering skills, participants will build pens that wobble and wigg... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu STEAM Cart Challenge: Wiggle Pens 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: We are rolling out the STEAM Cart this month to create your very own wiggle pens! Using simple electronics and engineering skills, participants will build pens that wobble and wiggle across the paper, creating fun and unexpected designs. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Discussion Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! This month our bo... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
