All DMPL locations are warming centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Monday, December 8. Learn more about additional warming centers.

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Time	Sun (3/02)	Mon (3/03)	Tue (3/04)	Wed (3/05)	Thu (3/06)	Fri (3/07)	Sat (3/08)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Take and Make: Paper Peonies All Day 2/26–3/7 Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Take & Make Event Details: Come grab a Take and Make craft to help remind you that spring is on the way! We provide the coffee filters, floral tape and floral wire. You will need to supply food coloring and glue. Supplies limited.
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year 9:00am–11:00am 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 Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Computer Sessions 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: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Event Details: For those looking for basic computer help come to the Forest Avenue Library. We will provide individual assistance with creating an email, polishing a resume, typing a document, or applying for a job.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Study Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELLED AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.		This event is in the "Adults" group Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025 10:00am–11:00am 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 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works Please email your submissions to Julia at jmdunt@dmpl.org if you would like them printed out. This group will read and discuss works out loud.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mini-Comics Day! 10:00am–1:00pm Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: Celebrate Mini-Comics Day by creating and assembling comics that can be copied and traded with your fellow creators. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Preparation Assistance 10:00am–4:00pm Adults 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 Event Details: AARP will be at the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from February 1st through April 12th to assist the public with their taxes.
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12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm–3:30pm 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 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play. 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. 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.
1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group The Outreach Project 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group A Taste of Tarot 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Are you fascinated by Tarot but not sure where to start? Join Dr. Susan Harper for A Taste of Tarot! 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Technology Basics 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Computers & Technology Event Details: Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills. In this month's workshop, you will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. 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 3:00pm–4:00pm 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop 2025 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 2, 3 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group NOW A VIRTUAL PROGRAM - Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season 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: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Due to a travel pause, this program is now a virtual program. This event is in the "Adults" group Resources & Guidance for the 2025 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us at the Forest Avenue Library as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2025 season.	This event is in the "Adults" group Owls of Iowa with Polk County Conservation 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Find out whooo's in your backyard! Owls live all around us but are very good at evading detection. Come learn how to identify our local owls by size, shape, silhouette and sound. This program will introduce you to Jester Park’s ambassador owl! 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 Card Club 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: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Card Club. We will play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, Tiến lên and others. This event is in the "Adults" group NFC's Journey to Homeownership 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Library Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Wednesday, March 5th, 2024 \| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual) Click here to register! ***	This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long Term Care, & Legacy Planning 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover: - Estate planning misconceptions

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