Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/29 - 5/31 May 29 - 31 2021 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/29 - 5/31 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All locations will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. ...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Virtual Storytime: Get Ready for Summer! 10:15am - 10:45am Virtual Event This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 28 2021 Fri Virtual Storytime: Get Ready for Summer! 10:15am - 10:45am Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Online Programming Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a very special Virtual Storytime featuring all six DMPL locations at 10:15 a.m. on Facebook as we get you PUMPED up for All Summer Long our fabulous all ages reading program! Hear stories, songs, and more all about su...
This event is in the "Children" group. Water Safety Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am This event is in the "Children" group. May 24 2021 Mon Water Safety Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am East Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us outdoors for a special storytime with Chelsea Reece from the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department as she shares stories and tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer! Masks and social distancing are required. Event will be moved...
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nintendo Switch Teen Battle: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate 4:00pm - 5:00pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2021 Mon Nintendo Switch Teen Battle: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate 4:00pm - 5:00pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Online Programming Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us in the Battle Arena! Ages 10-18 can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Registrants will be emailed instructio...
This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. May 26 2021 Wed Virtual VolunTeens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Zoom Program Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: This is the last meeting of Virtual VolunTeens, where you'll work with our Youth Librarians to help accomplish library goals, all while gaining resume-worthy skills and making new connections! Library volunteering is eligible for Silve...
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Outdoor Family Storytime 6:15pm - 6:45pm This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 24 2021 Mon Outdoor Family Storytime 6:15pm - 6:45pm South Side Library Lawn Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Library Lawn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Families! Bring the kids and join Miss Janee outside at the South Side Library for Outdoor Family Storytime at 6:15 p.m. Bring your own blanket, chair, or tarp and engage in fun stories, puppets, and silly songs on ...
This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL Virtual Book Club: Summer of '69 6:00pm - 7:00pm Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2021 Tue DMPL Virtual Book Club: Summer of '69 6:00pm - 7:00pm Zoom Program Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual Book Club. This month, we will be discussing Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand. This program has limited space and requires registration. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email wit...
This event is in the "Adults" group. DSM Book Festival Book Club: The Dutch House 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2021 Thu DSM Book Festival Book Club: The Dutch House 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Programming Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Online Programming Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with the DSM Book Festival's DSM Book Club to cohost its online book discussion. The book being discussed is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. The DSM Book Club is an online sharing session designed ...