Forest Avenue Library - Water Service Interruption Tomorrow Morning

The Forest Avenue Library restrooms and drinking fountain will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, June 4) until approximately 12pm due to water service interruption. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

This Week at DMPL

This Week at DMPL

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Take & Make: Build Our Community Project

All Day 6/2 - 6/7
Children
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

🌎🏡 What does your home look like? Let’s build a community together! Join our Take & Make: Build Our Community project!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

I Spy: Rainbow Activists

All Day 6/2 - 6/8
Children
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/2 - 6/8
Children
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Event Details:

Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

DIY Mini Pride Floats!

All Day 6/2 - 6/14
All Ages
Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by creating your own mini parade float!

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snakes Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 6/2 - 6/14
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-Preschool
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sunshine Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
East Side Library Lawn
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Side Study Room 2
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Study Room 2
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.