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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.
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Central Library Children's Area for a Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt. Find all the fall pictures on your scavenger hunt card and win a cool prize!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommende
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
10
2021
Wed
Lil' Craft Bags: Play Dough
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Every week enjoy a different take home craft for our littlest readers. From cotton balls to suncatchers, these bags will help kids combine learning and play using the five simple steps of literacy: read, write, talk, s
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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 in observance of Veterans Day.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
What are you Grate-FALL for? Stop by Forest Avenue Library to write down on a paper leaf what you are thankful for this year. All thankful leaves will be hung on our Grate-FALL Tree.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Kid's Fall Scavenger Hunt
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Kids and families! Visit the South Side Library and go on a search in the library with our Fall Scavenger Hunt! Pick up a sheet at the Information Desk, find all of the fall foliage and animals hiding inside the library - and win a small prize.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
All About Journaling Take and Make
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 can stop by the North Side Library to take home a journaling project! Learn about different kinds of journaling and try your hand at it yourself with the materials provided. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Childrenās Area
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
Teen Library Learning Bag: Stars
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Teens ages 12-17 are invited to take home a library learning bag with a LED paper circuit star light, bookmark, and Native American star myths. Available at the desk while supplies last.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
10
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
What are you Grate-FALL for? Stop by Forest Avenue Library to write down on a paper leaf what you are thankful for this year. All thankful leaves will be hung on our Grate-FALL Tree.
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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.
Woodland Creatures Take and Make
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Paint your own ceramic owl and learn about animal tracks. As supplies last, best for ages 6+.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Nov
10
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Childrenās Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Craft Stick Take and Make
All Day 11/13 - 11/15
Central Library Childrenās Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Childrenās Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Come by the Central Library Youth Area and pick up your Craft Stick Take and Make bag! Have fun making your own matching game for hours of fun.
While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Creative Readers Take and Make
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Stop by the North Side Library to pick up your take-home edition of Creative Readers! Enjoy activities inspired by the book, We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
12
2021
Fri
Maker Day Challenge: Straw Connector Building
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2021
Fri
Fresh Conversations
10:30am - 11:00am
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Fresh Conversations is a social opportunity to connect with other older adults for a friendly discussion focused on nutrition and physical activity education.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
8
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:
November's title is Recursion by Blake Crouch.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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.
Nov
12
2021
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
Typing Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
Flu Vaccine Clinic with Polk County Health
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Franklin Avenue Library is partnering with Polk County Health Department to offer flu vaccinations to the public!
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
Level Up!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Level Up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
Franklin VolunTeens
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs. Teens ages twelve to eighteen can pick up a teen volunteer application at the Franklin Avenue Library.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
After-School Club: Video Gaming
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can join us after school to enjoy video games on our Nintendo Switch!
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
9
2021
Tue
Tween Writing Meetup
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Do you love writing, coming up with awesome characters, and telling great stories? Then the Tween Writers Meetup is for you!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
10
2021
Wed
Teens and Tweens: Craypens and 3-D Pens
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Gaming,
Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Visit the South Side Library and get creative by making works of art with our Craypens and our 3-D Pens! Students ages 10-18 can melt crayons with our Craypens to create pictures or make 3-D art pieces with our 3-D Pens!
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
10
2021
Wed
Drop in: Fall Coaster Coloring
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
This drop in adult tile coloring class will give you all the fall vibes! Our new addition of the Glowforge has allowed us to engrave 4x4" tiles with fall themed designs. You can then color your designs with permanent markers and take them home!
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.
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.
Nov
12
2021
Fri
unevictIA Meeting
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Library Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
12
2021
Fri
Epic Graphic Novel Club: Cleopatra in Space
4:30pm - 5:15pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Join us for our EPIC BOOK CLUB for ages 8-12. Sign up here and pick up copy of Cleopatra in Space (copies will also be handed out at the Epic Graphic Novel Book Club October 15th ). We will chat about
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.
Nov
8
2021
Mon
Getting Started in Writing and Publishing
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Program Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Visits
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Iowa author, Debra Landwehr Engle, will share information about writing and publishing, including how to get started, how the publishing industry works and what it takes to get your writing published
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