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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
New Year's Eve STEM Take and Make Bag
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Play & Learn,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Families! Celebrate STEM and New Year's Eve with a special Take and Make bag! Stop by the South Side Library to pick up a bag.
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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 Friday and Saturday in observance of New Years Day.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Winter Tracks Scavenger Hunt
All Day 12/27 - 12/30
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Become a beginner tracker! Find the animal footprints hidden all around the library and identify their animal to win a prize!
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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.
Winter Wonderland I-Spy Scavenger Hunt
All Day 12/27 - 12/30
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,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gaming,
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids! Visit the South Side Library and find all of our winter-themed characters and items during our Winter Scavenger Hunt!
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
Lil' Craft Bags: Snowy Day Craft
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
27
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
31
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
29
2021
Wed
Birds and Bird Feeding with Polk County Conservation
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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:
Children,
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Join us for a special presentation from our friends at Polk County Conservation on Birds and Bird Feeding: Winter is a great time to feed and watch birds.
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.
Dec
27
2021
Mon
Typing Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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.
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.
Dec
28
2021
Tue
Level Up!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
27
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:
Educational,
Library Meeting
Event Details:
Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
27
2021
Mon
unevictIA Youth Activity Discussion
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
We invite you to join unevictIA for the launch of MIND THE MAP - an eviction mapping exhibit focused on housing vulnerability in Iowa.
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.
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Dec
27
2021
Mon
unevictIA Youth Activity Discussion - Zoom
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:
All Ages
Program Type:
Educational,
Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
We invite you to join unevictIA for the launch of MIND THE MAP - an eviction mapping exhibit focused on housing vulnerability in Iowa.
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.
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
28
2021
Tue
DocuTalk: The Elephant in the Living Room (2011)
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Movies
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
The best documentaries make you desperate to discuss! Each month we’ll talk about one of the most intriguing documentaries your library card can connect you with.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
28
2021
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
This month's book is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho.
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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