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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
9:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00am - 3:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
AARP will be at the library every *Wednesday and Saturday from February 3rd through April 13th to assist the public with their taxes. On Wednesday, 02/07 and 02/14, appointments are limited to 11:30-3:30.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
13
2024
Sat
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00am - 3:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
AARP will be at the library every *Wednesday and Saturday from February 3rd through April 13th to assist the public with their taxes. On Wednesday, 02/07 and 02/14, appointments are limited to 11:30-3:30.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
13
2024
Sat
Crochet 101: Make a Circle Coaster
10:30am - 12:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of crochet by making a flat circle that you can use as a coaster. Each participant will receive yarn and a crochet hook to take with them.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
7
2024
Sun
DMPL & Dragons: Sunday
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
8
2024
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:
April's selection is Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
8
2024
Mon
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Cafe Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Cafe 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.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
12
2024
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Cafe Gallery
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Cafe 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
12
2024
Fri
Free Friday Flicks at Franklin ā Aftersun
1:30pm - 3:45pm
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:
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement while using hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
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.
Apr
13
2024
Sat
Community Crafting - Mandalas with Paul Witmer
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Join Paul Witmer as he teaches you how to create a mandala. You do not have to have "artistic" ability to enjoy this program.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Pride and Prejudice Escape Room: The Flight of Lydia Bennet (Bonus Session)
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Calling all Janeites and escape room enthusiasts alike! Lydia Bennett has run away with the cowardly Mr. Wickham. Mr. Darcy humbly requests your help in finding them and saving the Bennetts' reputation from ruin.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Pride and Prejudice Escape Room: The Flight of Lydia Bennet (Session 1)
5:15pm - 6:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Calling all Janeites and escape room enthusiasts alike! Lydia Bennet has run away with the cowardly Mr. Wickham. Mr. Darcy humbly requests your help in finding them and saving the Bennets' reputation from ruin.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Gardening with Native Plants Meet-Up
5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
This month's book is Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Pride and Prejudice Escape Room: The Flight of Lydia Bennet (Session 2)
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Calling all Janeites and escape room enthusiasts alike! Lydia Bennet has run away with the cowardly Mr. Wickham. Mr. Darcy humbly requests your help in finding them and saving the Bennets' reputation from ruin.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Reading on the Margins Book Discussion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Join us once a month to discuss books by underrepresented authors. Our goal is to amplify these voices and experiences while discussing social issues in the context of fiction and non-fiction books.
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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.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
AViD presents James Patterson
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Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Author Visits
Event Details:
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time, selling hundreds of millions of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books worldwide during his illustrious, prolific career.
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