AViD: Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie Live Stream Tonight

Tonight's AViD event featuring Gregg Hurwitz and Nick Petrie will be livestreamed on Zoom. The event begins at 7 PM. The Zoom room will open approximately five minutes prior to the start of the event.

Click here to stream the event. The password for the event is "dmpl"

Maker Day Challenge

10:00am - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create?  Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.

Ms. Alissa and Mr. Jay present a storytime using American Sign Language!

10:15am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ms. Alissa will be joined for this storytime by Mr. Jay, an ASL-certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines. We will sing, do some rhymes, and read a story all with sign language interpretation by Mr. Jay!

Encanto Sun Catchers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate your own Encanto themed suncatchers at the Forest Avenue Library! These designs were created on the 3-D printer for your enjoyment and can be decorated with glue paint and hung up!  Best for ages 6+

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Creative Readers: "A Hat for Mrs. Goldman"

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

Enjoy listening to A Hat for Mrs. Goldman by Michelle Edwards. Afterwards, we will try out finger knitting!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Storytime Disclaimer (2021)

Masks are encouraged for attendees 2 years and older. Please observe social distancing when possible and visit us another day if you or your child are not feeling well.