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						Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library		South Side Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3	Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3	Central Library Study Room 1	Central Library Success Center	Central Library Tech Central	Forest Avenue Meeting Room	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Meeting Room
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Latinx Heritage Month All Day 9/15–9/28 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: Come kick off Latinx Heritage Month by searching for all the photos in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your 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 Pirate Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/21 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 Wings of Fire Scavenger Hunt All Day 9/15–9/27 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: Educational, Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the scavenger hunt sheet and win a prize!
10:00am											This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Preschool Storytime 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
10:15am		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles Bilingual Storytime! 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Today we have a special guest to read a book in Spanish and English! 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.
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2:00pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Tech Help 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: Central Library Room: Central Library Success Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service. 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 Respuestas a sus preguntas sobre Medicare 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Presentado por Marlú Abarca, Trabajadora Social y Especialista de Alcance Comunitario de SHIIP-SMP - División de Seguros de Iowa				This event is in the "Adults" group South Side Book Discussion: Good Night, Irene 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month, we're reading Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 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.
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3:00pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Training 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. 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.
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4:00pm									This event is in the "Children" group EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required 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: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for kids ages 7-11. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Thursdays: Art Games 4:00pm–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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join teaching artist Lydia Nong for this month's ASAP Thursday classes where playfulness and creativity meet. You'll explore art through games! Snack provided for all participants. Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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5:30pm			This event is in the "Adults" group DMPL & Dragons: Thursday 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but 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.
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6:00pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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6:30pm							This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Storytime : Fairies 6:30pm–7:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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 Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Pajama Storytime all about fairies! Enjoy enchanting stories, a sweet treat, and make your own fairy garden to take home. Wear your coziest pajamas and bring a favorite stuffie for this fun and magical evening. 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.
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