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.

Water Safety Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us outdoors for a special storytime with Chelsea Reece from the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department as she shares stories and tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer! Masks and social distancing are required.

Nintendo Switch Teen Battle: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Battle Arena! Ages 10-18 can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Registrants will be emailed

Outdoor Family Storytime

6:15pm–6:45pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families! Bring the kids and join Miss Janee outside at the South Side Library for Outdoor Family Storytime at 6:15 p.m.