Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/06)	Mon (8/07)	Tue (8/08)	Wed (8/09)	Thu (8/10)	Fri (8/11)	Sat (8/12)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Scavenger Hunt - August 2023 All Day 8/1–8/31 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: There is a scavenger hunt, located in the book nook near the book club sets, for adults to learn about different areas and opportunities at the library and our surrounding areas.
	This event is in the "Children" group Nature I Spy All Day 8/1–8/31 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come to the South Side Library and see you can find all of our indoor and outdoor nature features.
			This event is in the "Children" group Ancient Rome and Greece Scavenger Hunt All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come to Forest and travel back in time to the Age of Antiquity with our Ancient Greece and Rome Scavenger Hunt! Find all the photos to learn all about how people lived and what they did during this time period and also win a swell prize!
10 am				This event is in the "All Ages" group Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Training 10:00am–11:00am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Registration Required Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.		This event is in the "Adults" group Journey to Homeownership 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along with community panelists, as they help navigate what Black/African American homeownership may look like tod 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Vegetarian Mexican Cuisine: Get Cooking in this Interactive Workshop 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Broaden your recipe repertoire with foods that are good for you and the planet! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Middle Stage 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: In the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease, care partners now become hands-on caregivers. 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Anime/Manga Meetup 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Exhibits, Movies Event Details: Join us for the Teen Anime/Manga Meetup! We’ll get together and discuss all things Anime and Manga! This week - teens can draw and make their own customizable stickers to take home! Ages 12-18.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Native Plant Gardening Enthusiast Meet-Up 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This meet-up is for anyone looking to connect with other people interested in biodiverse gardens. The focus is on native plants which foster and nourish wildlife.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group LGBTQIA+ Rights with Iowa ACLU 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join South Side Library and the Iowa ACLU to learn about the current state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Iowa. Learn what your rights are, advocacy, and more information about the legislative process. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Preserve the Taste of Summer 101 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it! It’s not difficult, but you do need to follow safe methods. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Live stream: The History of Professional Baseball in Des Moines 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, All Ages Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Author Visits, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Des Moines has had professional baseball for 115 years. On Wednesday, August 9, join author Steve Dunn in a look back at the city’s rich relationship with the sport. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group The History of Professional Baseball in Des Moines 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Author Visits, Educational Event Details: Des Moines has had professional baseball for 115 years. On Wednesday, August 9, join author Steve Dunn in a look back at the city’s rich relationship with the sport. 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.