All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

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Branches	Central Library			East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library		North Side Library	South Side Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Children’s Area	Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3	East Side Children’s Area	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: Des Moines Landmarks All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Whether you call Des Moines home or are just visiting for the summer, there are plenty of iconic landmarks to check out. Find all the landmark pictures in the Youth area to earn 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 Drop-in Craft: Torn Paper Collage! All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Event Details: Stop in the Central Library for a drop-in craft every week this summer. This week we will make a summery sailboat scene using a torn paper collage technique! 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 "Children" group Take & Make: Build Our Community Project All Day 7/14–7/19 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Pete the Cat Scavenger Hunt All Day 7/14–7/20 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sharks Scavenger Hunt! All Day 7/7–7/19 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Baby Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.				This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time 10:00am–10:30am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story. This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
10:15am								This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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1:00pm									This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the North Side Library 1:00pm–1:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting Event Details: Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
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2:00pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-In STEM Challenge : LEGO Marble Mazes 2:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at the Forest Ave Library for a drop-in STEM challenge! This month we will be making LEGO MARBLE MAZES. Supplies will be available for you to create at the library. Trade with other participants and try out their mazes as well! 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 North Side Book Discussion 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: This month we will be reading and discussing The Ministry of Time by K 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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3:30pm					This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Drama Games 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drama Games, with ASAP Teaching Artist Kyle Chizek 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.
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4:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read. 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. 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.					This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Instrument Petting Zoo with the Des Moines Symphony 4:00pm–4:45pm Birth-Preschool, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: The Instrument Petting Zoo is visiting the Franklin Library! Children can learn about string instruments and even practice playing them with Des Moines Symphony's Michele Senger. 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 Sensory Play Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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6:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Embroidered Hats! 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: No experience needed! Learn a few basic stitches and embroidery tips, then create your own hand embroidered baseball hat to take home. Choose your hat color and design when you arrive. All supplies provided. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Urban Pole Walking Workshop 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Are you seeking ways to improve your strength, mobility, heart health, balance, and posture? Learning how to Urban Pole might be a good fit for you!			This event is in the "Adults" group Cooking Around the World with CultureALL: Let's Make Papaya Salad 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to cook different cuisines from around the world with CultureALL ambassadors! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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