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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
12/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 7:00pm
Birth-Preschool
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Preschool Snowman Learning Bag!
12/17/2021 @ 9:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 7:00pm
Central Library Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Come to the Central Library youth area or the pick up window to get a fun bag with supplies to make and decorate your own snowman! There will also be a fun little book and some rhymes about snowmen! Of course you can make any typ
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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 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for Christmas.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
12/17/2021 @ 10:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 6:00pm
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Drop-In Goal Setting Tree
12/17/2021 @ 10:00am - 12/22/2021 @ 6:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Stop by Forest Avenue Library starting Dec.17th until end of January to share a goal you have for 2022 by writing it down on a star. We will hang all goals on our 2022 Goal Tree. While supplies last.
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.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Rosie is celebrating the first official week of Winter! Can you help Rosie and her friends find thier winter essentials so they can play outside?
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
20
2021
Mon
Teen Grab Bag: New Year's Eve
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 supplies to celebrate New Year's Eve and embrace the new year!
Bags are located in the Youth Area while supplies last.
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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
22
2021
Wed
Library Learning Bag: Lego Minifigures
All Day
East Side Children’s Area
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Stop in anytime on or after December 22nd to pick up a library learning bag where you can design your very own Lego minifigure, then paint a resign one included in your bag. Also included are some ideas for Lego science experiments and books
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Paper Snowflake Drop In
All Day 12/20 - 12/22
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:
Drop in today to cut out some paper snowflakes to decorate your home! Templates and materials will be provided for this self-guided activity. Best for ages 6+.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
20
2021
Mon
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.
Dec
21
2021
Tue
North Side Book Discussion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Share a recommendation for a favorite book you read this past year and bring a treat to share. You can submit a list of your favorite books to share with the group by emailing them to Katy at kaphilby@dmpl.org.
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.
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.
Dec
24
2021
Fri
Cancelled
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.
Dec
20
2021
Mon
East Side Book Discussion Group
2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join us for a discussion of One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America by two time Pulitzer Prize winning author, Gene Weingarten. Copies of the book are available at the front desk.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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.
Dec
20
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
21
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
21
2021
Tue
Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting
4:15pm - 5:30pm
South Side Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 4:15 PM at the South Side Library Meeting Room.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
20
2021
Mon
Franklin Cinema Club
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
December's film selection is Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
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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