All Locations Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All DMPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will take place at 4 PM at the Forest Avenue Library. Doors open at 3:30 PM for the program.

Warming Center Information: The Central Library meeting room wing will be open on Monday, January 20, from 9 AM-5 PM for use as a warming center. The library itself will remain closed.

Police Officer Show and Tell

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Children
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Program Description

Event Details

Kids and families are invited to meet our neighborhood police officer and view a police car at the South Side Library! Join us from 12:00-1:00 p.m. outside in the library's parking lot and meet Des Moines Police Sergeant Yanira Scarlett as she shows us what it takes to do her job. Visitors will also get a chance to see the equipment she uses AND take a look around and inside her police car!  All ages are welcome.  

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.