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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 branches will be closed for our annual staff in-service day.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s 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.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
Creative Readers To Go Bags- Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas!
All Day
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas! Stop by the Franklin Library and pick up a Creative Readers To Go Bag. The bags will contain an art project you can create at home that will let you explore your artistic side. These activiti
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
10
2021
Fri
Giant Games and Giant Gingerbread Houses
All Day
East Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming
Event Details:
Stop in during our open hours to visit the meeting room to play giant board games as a family or small group, and decorate our giant cardboard Gingerbread houses!
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 "Children" group.
Dec
11
2021
Sat
Kid's Take and Make Craft Bag: Holiday Foam Wreaths
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the South Side Library and pick up a Kid's Take and Make craft bag filled with supplies to make a green foam holiday wreath at home! For youth ages 5-12 with adult supervision. Craft bags are available while supplies last!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s 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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s 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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
Storytime To Go Bags
All Day
South Side Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Children’s 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.
Dec
11
2021
Sat
Washi Tape Bookmark Take and Make
All Day
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library's Children Area and pick up your DIY bookmark take and make kit!
While supplies last.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
(OUT) Wood Gingerbread House Take & Make
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by to get a wood gingerbread house to decorate. As supplies last, assembly required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
DIY Gifting Take and Make
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can stop by the North Side Library to pick up a DIY gifting kit. Make a homemade gift for a loved one, friend, or yourself!
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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:
Educational,
Gaming
Event Details:
Can you find the Elf on the Shelf? Bring your sleuthing skills to the South Side Library and help us find the Elf! Kids can grab a sheet at the Information Desk to find the Elf and his favorite things and win a small prize!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a lightly stuffed flannel constellation with bead stars. Keep it as a plushie or add a loop of string to turn it into a hanging ornament. You can choose to make columba, corona borealis, or ursa minor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Teen Grab Bag: Holiday Gifting
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop by the Franklin Avenue Library to pick up a Teen Grab Bag that contains a DIY gift and other goodies. Make a homemade gift for a loved one, friend, or yourself!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Lil' Craft Bags: Eric Carle
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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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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.
Dec
10
2021
Fri
Maker Day Challenge: Magnets
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
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.
Dec
10
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:
14
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.
Dec
5
2021
Sun
Vang, Fueche STAFF
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Adobe Creation Station
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Adobe Creation Station
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
Cancelled
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.
Dec
10
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
7
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.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Teen Battle: Super Smash Bros Ultimate
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Join us in the Battle Area!
Gaming options:
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Teen Holiday Soapmaking
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,
Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Tweens and teens ages 10-18 can learn the science of soapmaking at South! Students can choose their scents, create custom bars of soap and wrap their creations as gifts for a loved one, friend, or yourself! Pre-registration required.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Spark Stories: Rob Zlomke
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Online Programming
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
What's the "spark" that shaped the lives of our local leaders? Hear from a different speaker each month as they share their "Spark Story," the specific experience that sparked them to create change in the community.
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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