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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
State Fair "Butter" Sculpture Contest
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get ready for the Iowa State Fair by making your own fair-themed "butter" sculpture!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
OUT LEGO Take and Make
All Day 7/12 - 7/14
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Decorate your own LEGO minifigure with paint and enjoy LEGO themed activities and challenges to go. As supplies last!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm
Children
This event is in the "Children" group.
Fairy Garden At-Home Kits
07/12/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/18/2021 @ 5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by curbside or inside the Central Library to pick up a Fairy Garden Kit to make at home with your family! These kits are suitable for children ages 4-12 and will contain some small parts that should have adult supervision. No
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the South Side Library to grab a Pikachu figurine and Pokémon materials to take home and color! Items are available while supplies last!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
Sunshine Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Maddie outside at East Side Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
Baby Storytime in the Park
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Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Jennifer at Woodlawn Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Baby Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chair for rhymes, bounces, puppets, and more out on the grass!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Sunshine Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Becky outside at Forest Avenue Library on the lawn for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Donna at Woodlawn Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Toddler and Preschool Storytime. We will listen to books, sing songs and move our bodies to music.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Cancelled
CANCELLED Sunshine Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Kids and families! Join Miss Janee outdoors at South for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn under the trees!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Cancelled
Cancelled: Family Storytime at McHenry Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Today's storytime is cancelled due to weather.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
16
2021
Fri
Make a Watercolor Book
10:00am - 11:30am
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to Forest and make a watercolor book! We'll each paint a big sheet of paper, then divide it up and make a book out of it.
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
16
2021
Fri
Family Storytime in the Park
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Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
The whole family can come to Colby Park at 10:30 AM for this special outdoor Family Storytime. Bring your own blanket or chairs and listen to stories and sing songs in the great outdoors.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
17
2021
Sat
Bilingual Storytime with Viet Advocacy
10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Chúng tôi vô cùng vui mừng giới thiệu một chương trình mới để giúp trẻ em Việt gìn giữ và tôn vinh Bản sắc Việt của chúng em. Cùng hợp tác với Des Moines Public Library, Viet Advocacy mang đến cho quý vị Kể Chuyện Song Ngữ cho trẻ em từ 2-7 tuổi.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
17
2021
Sat
Library Learning Bags: Outdoor Fun Edition
10:00am - 5:00pm
All Locations
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
All Locations
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Library Learning Bags: Outdoor Fun Edition
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
17
2021
Sat
Saturday Morning Special at Central
10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Mary in the Central Library children's area to kick off a new Saturday preschool storytime! We will be reading the Sesame Street book "Comfy-Cozy Nest" to coincide with the summer events that the Iowa Alliance for Healthy KIds
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Potato Print Workshop
11:00am - 12:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Join us for an experimental printmaking workshop with potatoes! We will use kitchen knives to cut our designs and acrylic paint to print them.
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
Conversations & Coffee
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners at Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks!
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
12
2021
Mon
Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
July's title is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.
Disclaimer(s)
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Pop-Up Fun: Outdoor Obstacle Course
1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Drop-by the South Side Library for our Pop-Up series of fun activities! This week, drop-by the library and challenge yourself with our outdoor obstacle course on the Library Lawn! For youth ages 5-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
12
2021
Mon
Mighty Girl Empowerment Series
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Are you a mighty girl*? Ready to become a mighty woman but have questions?
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
ASAP Presents: Give This Artist a Hand!
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join After School Arts Program (ASAP) teaching artist E.J.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Get Moving with Grace Fitness
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Bring your children and dance and move your body outdoors on the West Lawn at Forest Avenue Library! Join us and fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins of Grace Fitness for a 30-minute workout session for the whole family! No equipment needed.
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
12
2021
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Make Sandpaper Art. Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna at Colby Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free, creative program where kids will explore various materials to bring thei
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic with Polk County Health
3:00pm - 6:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Primary Health Care COVID Vaccine Clinic
3:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Community COVID vaccine clinic hosted by Primary Health Care. 1st dose today, 2nd dose clinic at South Side Library will be Wednesday, August 4.
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.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Summer Science-Owl Pellets
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
Tie-Dye Extravaganza!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Update: This program will now be held inside Central Library in the meeting room wing. Masks are encouraged.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
12
2021
Mon
Let's Make a Mess! Art Night
5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Side Library Lawn
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Library Lawn
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Let's make a mess outdoors with this all ages art program! Join us prepared to get messy with eggshells painting, balloon paints, and more!
Disclaimer(s)
Outdoor Program
This program is hosted outdoors.
In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
12
2021
Mon
Writers' Workshop Online
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
13
2021
Tue
Join the Ukulele Craze and Learn How to Play
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library's soprano ukuleles with your library card.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled
Birth-Preschool,
Children
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Cancelled
Cancelled--Family Storytime at Belle M. Turner Park
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes
Event Details:
Join Miss Alicia at Belle M. Turner Park for stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! The library will provide yoga mats for seating, but you are welcome to bring your own blanket or chair to the park.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Inclement Weather
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
14
2021
Wed
Spark Stories: Nate Evans
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Nate Evans will share his spark story—or what inspired him to step up and make Des Moines a better place to live. Nate founded Woodworking with a Purpose which makes and donates desks and furniture to families in need. When many s
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jul
15
2021
Thu
LGBTQIA+ Healthcare in the Des Moines Metro
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
79
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