Upcoming Events

Children and teens can join us at the North Side Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Art Club!

This month, learn how to make flowers out of old book pages!

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.

Get creative at North Side! Enjoy our large cart filled with arts and crafts supplies!

Unleash your creativity and turn plain old cardboard into something extraordinary! Each week, you'll take on a new challenge, transforming everyday materials into imaginative works of art.

The Art of Expression is a program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.

If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help!

Explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with others through games, movement, and improvisation.

Join us for Beginning Sourdough, a class where we explore the fundamentals of sourdough - what it is, how it works, and the many delicious things you can make with it.

Unleash your creativity and turn plain old cardboard into something extraordinary! Each week, you'll take on a new challenge, transforming everyday materials into imaginative works of art.

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any Wednesday we are open and volunteer for one hour.

Explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with others through games, movement, and improvisation.

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 

Teens! Do you need volunteer hours over the summer? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library this summer.

Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.

Unleash your creativity and turn plain old cardboard into something extraordinary! Each week, you'll take on a new challenge, transforming everyday materials into imaginative works of art.

Teens! Do you need volunteer hours over the summer? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library this summer.

Explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with others through games, movement, and improvisation.

Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a pivotal chapter in American history.

Join us for ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library to learn a new art from an artist every month! Snacks provided.

Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month.

Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods. 

On June 9, learn how to make mini taco bites and enjoy them with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Celebrate Pride month at Central with DMPL and Central Iowa Rainbow Families! We'll have something for everyone, including a toddler dance party, crafts, and more! 

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.