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.

Virtual Stories, Songs and Movement!

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Online Programming
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Let's Go Camping! Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna on Facebook as we read books, sing and move our bodies in this playful story time about the world we live in. Ages two and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

The Outreach Project

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.

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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.

Slime Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit the Forest Avenue Library for an epic outdoor slime event! We will have stations set up with various recipes for you to test out and take with you.  As supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Epic Graphic Novel Club: Sidekicks

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join  us for our third EPIC BOOK CLUB on the East Side Library Lawn for ages 8-12.  Sign up here and pick up your copy of Sidekicks (copies will also be handed out at the 2nd Epic Graphic Novel Book Club on Friday July 2nd).  We wil

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.