All Locations Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All DMPL locations will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will take place at 4 PM at the Forest Avenue Library. Doors open at 3:30 PM for the program.

Warming Center Information: The Central Library meeting room wing will be open on Monday, January 20, from 9 AM-5 PM for use as a warming center. The library itself will remain closed.

Fathers and Families Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come to the library and enjoy an inclusive Father's Day themed story, snack and craft. Open to all families and their caregivers. 

Play Grow Learn

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us at Forest Avenue Library for a day of play.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Summer Reading & Movies at the Varsity Cinema

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

It's time to kick off the DMPL summer reading program and the Varsity Cinema kids' movie series! Join us at the Varsity Cinema to sign up for the summer reading program, receive a free book, and watch a movie based on a children's book! 

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.

Family Storytime with Rosie Reader

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us and special guest Rosie the Reader for silly stories, fingerplays, and fun songs! Family Storytime is aimed at children ages 18 months-6 years old, but all ages are welcome to join in.   

Juneteenth Neighbor's Day with DMPL

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visits, Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join the Des Moines Public Library at Juneteenth's Neighbor's Day for children's activities!
Meet local authors, write and illustrate your own mini-book, enjoy a storywalk, and build with STEM materials!

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

The Des Moines Metro Opera Discusses Fairytales from the Fringe

2:00pm - 3:15pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Since opera began, it has told stories of magic, myth, and the world beyond.