Memorial Day Closure

All DMPL locations will be closed Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. 

Glowforge Training

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Tech Central
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program.

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.

Career Fair

11:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the DMPL Central Library and IowaWORKS for a career fair featuring employers from downtown and surrounding areas.

Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension.  Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:

Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Americorps Seniors Presents Golden Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Event Details:

Join Volunteer Iowa and AmeriCorps Seniors for an afternoon of games and good company!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

YA for Adults Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Central Library for the YA for Adults Book Club. This month we are reading A Thousand Steps Into Night, Traci Chee.

Basi Affia: The Importance of a Black-Owned Comic Book Company in Des Moines

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Affia will speak about diversity in fiction and literature, incorporating his life experiences to highlight the importance of representation.