Warming Centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations while the Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Des Moines Public Library Locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library will be open from 3:30-5 PM for the DMPL's annual MLK Day celebration. The Central Library will be open only as a warming center from 9 AM-5 PM on Monday.

Science Wednesdays: Colorful Melting Ice

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Children
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  • This event is for registrants age 6 to 12.

Program Description

Event Details

What happens when you add salt to ice?  Children will get a chance to experiment with ice, salt, and color as we learn about the properties of water.

Science Wednesdays is a chance for kids ages six to twelve to explore different aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). 

Please pre-register for this program.

 

The Franklin Library is located on DART Route #5.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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