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.

Winter Challenge: D.I.Y Origami

All Day
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Crack open one of our origami books and create your own paper sculptures to take home.  As supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Winter Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Beat the winter break boredom by searching for all of the winter pictures hiding in the children's area.  

Friday Morning Fever Toddler/Preschool Dance Party!

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Come to the Central Library to dance under the lights of a disco ball, play with beach balls, and do a special craft! Put on those boogie shoes and bring a friend!

Winter Break Fun: Poster Coloring Day!

10:00am–4:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids! Join us at South from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for our Poster Coloring Day in the Elementary Area! Choose a winter-themed fuzzy poster, color it using our supplies, and take it home! For youth ages 3-12.

LEGO Fridays

10:00am–5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.

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
Event Details:

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!

Furry Tales

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us on the last Friday of each month to read to an Animal Rescue League TheraPet!

Winter Break Party

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Come relax and celebrate the end of the year at North Side. We will provide board games, crafts, and snacks for you to enjoy!