COMING SOON: Summer Reading Challenge

The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge starts Monday, June 3! Find more information on the program HERE, and learn all about our special Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 2 HERE!

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Cafe 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.
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Technology Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Join us each month on the first Monday of the month to increase your computer and technology skills. Each class will focus on a different topic and skill.

May topic: Cybersecurity Basics

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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.

May Day Paper Flowers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Take & Make
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Event Details:

Join Library Assistant Ben Hatcher for a papercraft program inspired by our favorite esoteric holiday, May Basket Day! We'll be trimming, folding and gluing pre-cut paper flower patterns to assemble beautiful flowers and bouquets.

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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.

Trees as Herbs

6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join The Brenton Arboretum’s Executive Director, Melissa Burdick for a one hour discovery of Trees as Herbs. Melissa will share the many benefits of trees and how they can be used in a variety of ways to benefit your life.