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.

Mini-Comics Day!

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Celebrate Mini-Comics Day by creating and assembling comics that can be copied and traded with your fellow creators.

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

Children’s Program

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

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

AARP will be at the East Side Library every *Wednesday and *Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes. 

LEGOs at the Library

10:00am–4:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Drop by our children's area to build with LEGOs. Show a staff member your creation for a prize!

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.

Children’s Program

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

"The Remember Balloons" Storytime with Des Moines Performing Arts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a reading of the touching picture book The Remember Balloons. James’s grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories.

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.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

A Taste of Tarot

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by Tarot but not sure where to start? Join Dr. Susan Harper for A Taste of Tarot!

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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.