Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Ongoing
DIY Mini Pride Floats
June 2-14 | All Ages | All locations
Take & Make: Build Our Community Project
June 2-July 31 | Kids | East Side Library
I Spy: Rainbow Activists
June 2-8 | Kids | Central Library
Iowa Snakes Scavenger Hunt!
June 2-14 | Kids and Teens | South Side Library
Monday, June 2
Pride Month Banner Take-and-Make Bag!
All Day | Kids | South Side Library
Creating Your Social Security Account
2 PM | Adults | East Side Library
ASAP Mondays: Adventures in Painting
4 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Writers' Workshop 2025
5:30 PM | Adults| Central Library
Tuesday, June 3
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
Movie Watch Party: Moana 2
3 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
ASAP Tuesdays: Nature's Palette
3:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Summer Volunteen Orientation
4 PM | Teens | South Side Library
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
6 PM | Adults | East Side Library
AViD Presents Kevin Wilson
7 PM | Adults | Central Library
Wednesday, June 4
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library
ASAP Wednesdays: Cookie and Cupcake Decorating
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library
Card Club
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
6 PM | Adults| Virtual
Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans with NFC
6 Pm | Adults | South Side Library
Thursday, June 5
Drop-In Tech Help
2 PM | Adults | Central Library
Glowforge Training*
3 PM | Adults | Central Library
ASAP Thursdays: STEAM
4 PM | Kids and Teens | South Side Library
DIY Felt Pennants
5:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Soil Management and Enrichment with Polk County Master Gardeners
6 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Art Club: Tunnel Books
6:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
6:30 PM | Adults| Franklin Avenue Library
Friday, June 6
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025
10 AM | Adults | Central Library
Family Storytime at Colby Park
10:15 am | Toddlers & Kids | Colby Park
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Pride Family Movie Crafternoon
3:30 PM| All Ages | Central Library
Saturday, June 7
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
10 AM-12 PM | All Ages | Central Library
Yoga Flow
10 AM | Adults | East Side Library
Russian Conversation Club
1 PM | Adults | Central Library
Sit n' Stitch
1:30-3:30 PM | Teens & Adults | North Side Library
Free For All: The Public Library Indie Lens Pop-up Screening
2 PM | All Ages | East Side Library
Sunday, June 8
No active programming.
Upcoming Events
🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
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.
June is Pride Month! Find all the Rainbow Activists in the Youth area to get a prize!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
Celebrate Pride Month by creating your own mini parade float!
Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome.
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.
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.