This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Craft-N-Carry: Origami Flowers 6:00pm - 6:30pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Craft-N-Carry: Origami Flowers 6:00pm - 6:30pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Join us for January's Craft-N-Carry: Origami Flowers! During this 30 minute session, you'll be able to grab this month's supplies and have a quick craft tutorial. 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 "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: The Fun Habit 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: The Fun Habit 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 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. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Reading on the Margins Book Discussion 6:30pm - 7:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Meeting Room 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 - 15 2025 Take and Make: Surprise Take and Make! All Day 1/13 - 1/15 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 - 15 2025 Take and Make: Surprise Take and Make! All Day 1/13 - 1/15 Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by the Forest Avenue Library and pick up materials for a surprise take and make activity. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: January's selection is A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults East Side Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Sustainable Iowa Land Trust 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Sustainable Iowa Land Trust 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Katie Das, Des Moines Regional Coordinator with Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), will share information on SILT's vision to rebuild Iowa’s diversified landscape to include farms of all sizes, production methods and crops, includ
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am - 12:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Buy.Eat.Live Healthy with ISU Extension 1:30pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu South Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults South Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu South Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! 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 "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Central Library Tech Central Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Side Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Beginning Ukulele 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: *Registration for this program will open on December 1st* 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. Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Right to Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Right to Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Des Moines Public Schools for a screening of The Right to Read, a documentary on the literacy crisis and the Science of Reading.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Memory Café 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Memory Cafés provide a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners, focusing on person-centered care for those living with dementia. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Franklin Avenue Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Membership Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly membership meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Adults Central Library Family Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am - 11:00am Central Library Family Room Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm - 1:45pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults North Side Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing Nosy N 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.
