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.

Elf on the Shelf

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Gaming
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The mischievous little elf is hiding somewhere in the Children's Area. Can you find him and win a prize?

Star Wars Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–4:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
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Kids! Get ready to explore the galaxy at South with our "Star Wars" Scavenger Hunt! Drop in from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to search the library for "Star Wars" characters and win a prize! May the Force be with you! For youth ages 5-12.

LEGO Fridays

10:00am–5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
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The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.

Legos at the Library

10:00am–5:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Build and create with Legos in the children’s area! All ages.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and movement to practice the 5 simple steps of pre-literacy!

Play, Grow, Learn!

10:30am–2:00pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Join us at the East Side Library for open play and more! Meet families with other young children, check out our awesome picture books, and engage in the five simple steps to success - Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk!

3-D Castles

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your own castle using our 3-D pens. You will learn the basics of using a pen to draw 2-D objects and then turn them into 3-D toys in only a few simple steps. For ages 5-12. Registration Required, space is limited!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Straw Maze Challenge

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
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Join us at North Side to design a maze for marbles with straws and paper plates! For ages 5-12