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Bilingual Craft: Paper Bag Luminaries Luces de Papel

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us to make an easy craft that you can use to decorate your house for the upcoming winter. Ven y crea una manualidad para decorar tu casa para este invierno.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Food Allergies

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

Movie Watch Party: Beauty and the Beast

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
We will eat popcorn and do a small activity while we watch Beauty and the Beast (1991). Rated G.  ...

Drop in: Yarn Ornaments

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Looking for a fun craft for all ages? Come by the East Side Library to create your own ornament made from yarn! There will be a couple different ornament options to make. All materials will be provided!  ...

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Wrapping Exchange

2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:
No matter the planning, you always have too much of the wrapping paper that you don't need for any given event. Bring your rolls of wrapping paper, gift bags, etc. to South Side Library and find just the right paper for your gifts this year! ...

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.

Puzzle Competition Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
Join us for our second annual puzzle competition night! We'll have different categories, including one for kids, and some delicious winter treats.   Registration info - please indicate which category you'd like to register for: 5 slots ...

Drop in: Magazine Trees

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Do you have any old magazines laying around the house? Bring them to the East Side Library to create a magazine tree! We will provide magazines and fun little decorations to put on your tree to take home.  ...

Cancelled: Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Cancelled
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Friends of the Forest Avenue Library

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting on Zoom over the winter months in March! Meeting Name Friends of the Forest Avenue Library (ZMR) Meeting ID 823 8268 9685 Passcode ...

Board Game Cafe

10:00am - 12:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Love playing board games? Stop by the South Side Meeting Room to play an old favorite, learn a new one, or invite a group and bring your own! Snacks will be provided. Best for those age 8 and up! ...

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.

Des Moines Public Library Board Meeting

4:15pm - 5:30pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, December 19 at 4:15 PM in the South Side Library Meeting Room.  ...

Drop in: Winter Luminaries

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Excited for Winter Solstice? Drop by the East Side Library to create your own winter luminary to take home! All supplies will be provided for you.  ...

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Collage Bookmarks

4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Side Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Create long-lasting personalized bookmarks! Join Library Assistant Ben Hatcher and get creative with collage. We'll be cutting and pasting from magazines, vintage books and other paper sources. No experience is necessary, and all materials are p...

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.

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Movie Watch Party: Penguins

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
We will eat popcorn and do a small activity while we watch the Disney Nature movie Penguins. Steve is an Adélie penguin living in one of the harshest environments on Earth. When he meets his mate and starts a family of his own, nothing comes eas...

Drop in: Winter Garland

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Not ready to take down your holiday decorations, but looking for something a little more winter themed? Come by the East Side Library to create your own winter garland! We will provide different winter items for you to place on garland to take home.&...

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Forest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Join us for our annual celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent of the Des Moines Public School district. He has over twenty years of experience in education, and you can read mo...

Polk County Republicans - Iowa Caucus

5:30pm - 9:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
Iowa Republican Caucus ...

Drop in: Bookmarks

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us at the East Side Library to create your own laminated bookmarks! We will have pressed flowers and other materials to create your own designs.  ...

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Computer Room
Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
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. A career coach can guide you through resume building, applying for jobs, referrals to employers and other ...

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.

Friends of the Forest Avenue Library

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
Library Branch: DMPL Virtual
Room: Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting on Zoom over the winter months in March! Meeting Name Friends of the Forest Avenue Library (ZMR) Meeting ID 823 8268 9685 Passcode ...