Upcoming Events

Keep up your writing momentum this Novel November!

Drop in to one of DMPL's write ins and surround yourselves with others while you all try to write your novels. Stay the whole time or pop in for a quick writing sprint!

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.

Learn about Native American stories and lifestyles with Native American CultureALL Ambassador Eugene Fracek.

Join our Tween and Teen Chef program to sharpen your kitchen skills and create delicious dishes. This session focuses on pancakes - transform a simple box mix into a gourmet treat with a variety of mix-ins and toppings!

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.

When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read.

Watch the documentary Madan Sara by Haitian journalist Etant Dupain, which highlights the vital role of women in Haiti’s informal economy.

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.

Join other women who are practicing their English in this casual conversation group. We will chat, share coffee, and learn together in this group moderated by a Forest Avenue Library staff member.

Collage artists combine magazine images, wallpaper, and other materials to create surprising new artworks. This month, we’ll make three unique collages—join us and get creative!

November 5, 12, 19.

Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn how to make delicious dishes.

On November 19, learn how to make mini pies for the holidays.

Registration is required due to limited supplies.

Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour.

Stop by Franklin Ave Library and learn how to use DMPL’s digital resources like Libby, Consumer Reports, Kanopy, and newspapers.

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. 

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.

Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music.

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.

Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Take your ukulele skills to the next level, have fun jamming to some old favorite songs and learn new songs along the way!

Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour.

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.