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Branches	Central Library		East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library		North Side Library	South Side Library
Rooms	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3	East Side Large Study Room	East Side Meeting Room	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	North Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Meeting Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. I Spy: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: We're celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month! Find all of the pictures in the Youth area to get a prize! 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.					This event is in the "All Ages" group. African American Museum of Iowa's Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit All Day 4/21 - 5/24 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa. This exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa explores the impact of housing discrimination and segregation in the state of Iowa.			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May Flowers Scavenger Hunt! All Day 4/28 - 5/10 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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!
10:00am				This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months. 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.			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: NOW ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH! Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. 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. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together.
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2:00pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Creating Your Social Security Account 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Large Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn step-by-step how to create and manage your Social Security online account in this engaging, practical session led by Rosario Manzano.
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4:00pm					This event is in the "Children" group. ASAP Mondays : Design and Print Custom Cards 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Mad Todd to design and print your own custom cards and personalized paper projects! Each week, explore a new printmaking technique. Snack provided for all participants. 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 "Teens" group. Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Summer volunteering: We are no longer accepting teen volunteer applications for Summer 2025.
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5:30pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop 2025 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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. 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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6:30pm										This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime with Iowa Juneteenth 6:30pm - 7:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Juneteenth Storytime with a representative from Iowa Juneteenth! Enjoy a captivating read-aloud, learn about upcoming celebrations, and take part in a hands-on craft. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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