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may 2 avid

AViD presents Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Two of the country’s most popular action writers will swap stories during this special AViD event. Gregg Hurwitz is the author of the Orphan X series, which follows Evan Smoak, a b

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:
Two of the country’s most popular action writers will swap stories during this special AViD event. Gregg Hurwitz is the author of the Orphan X series, which follows Evan Smoak, a black book government assassin. Nick Petrie writes the Peter Ash series...
Oates 2024

AViD presents Joyce Carol Oates

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Joyce Carol Oates will speak at Central Library at 7 PM on Thursday, May 30, to discuss her new novel, Butcher (release date: May 21). Oates is one of the most prolific and revered

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:
Joyce Carol Oates will speak at Central Library at 7 PM on Thursday, May 30, to discuss her new novel, Butcher (release date: May 21). Oates is one of the most prolific and revered novelists of the past 60 years, and has authored nearly 60 novels (in...
Book Cover "100 things to do in Des Moines before you die"

100 Things to do in Des Moines before you die BINGO

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The library welcomes Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attraction

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:
The library welcomes Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems. This program is perfect for families looking for fu...

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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.

Guillory 2024

AViD presents Jasmine Guillory

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Visits
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 2024 AViD season concludes on Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM at Central Library with popular romance author Jasmine Guillory, dubbed the “undisputed queen of modern-day romance” by

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:
The 2024 AViD season concludes on Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM at Central Library with popular romance author Jasmine Guillory, dubbed the “undisputed queen of modern-day romance” by Vogue. Guillory is the beloved author of bestsellers such as The Weddi...