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 Systemwide 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 Birth-Preschool 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 Systemwide 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Water Safety Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Children 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.
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 Children, Teens Registration 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 Systemwide Room: Online Programming Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Registration 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 Systemwide Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Registration Required 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 Si
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Outdoor Family Storytime 6:15pm–6:45pm Birth-Preschool 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DMPL Virtual Book Club: Summer of '69 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration 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 Systemwide Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required 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 event is in the "Adults" group DSM Book Festival Book Club: The Dutch House 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults 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 Systemwide 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.
