Upcoming Events

Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.

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.

Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration!

December's selection is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

Would you like to use Tech Central's new FormLabs Form 3 resin 3D printer?  Take this required training to learn how!  Participants will learn how to use FormLabs free PreForm software to prepare their 3D prints for printing at the libra

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.

This class teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.

This month's book is A Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie Dara.

Book club set copies can be picked up at Central; please wait one business day between registering and picking up your copy.

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available.

Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 

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. 

Connect with others interested in environmentally friendly gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife.

Reading on the Margins Holiday Snack Potluck. 

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.

Paint a miniature figurine for Dungeons & Dragons or another fantasy role-playing game.   You may bring your own miniature to paint, or select one that we provide.

Get comfortable with the basics of sewing in this workshop for beginners. Costume designer Kaitlyn Munro will teach participants the essential skills for sewing by hand, with time to try out machine sewing as well.

Love doing puzzles during the holidays? Have some winter holiday themed puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again?

Please join us for our monthly book group where we will discuss Wedding People by Alison Espach. Books will be available for pick up at the East Side circul

Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as we create watercolor paintings of various winter scenery. We will explore topics such as sketching, washes, layering and more!

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies.

This month we will be discussing our favorite books from the year while enjoying treats and snacks. No book to read for December.