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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	Mon (3/10)	Tue (3/11)	Wed (3/12)	Thu (3/13)	Fri (3/14)	Sat (3/15)
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: Origami Light Boxes All Day 3/13–3/14 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: This take and make activity has 20 sheets of different colored origami paper and a strand of LED lights. Please enjoy!
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 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: Today's event is cancelled. Join us next week! 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.			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. This event is in the "Adults" group History of the Highland Park Colleges 10:30am–11:30am 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: The current property of Park Fair Mall was originally home to multiple post-secondary colleges, including the University of Lawsonomy. Please join Lisa Elm-Taber as she shares the strange history of these institutions. 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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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Cancelled: Mindfulness Meditation Presented by Supportive Services for Veteran Families 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: This program will include a brief overview of where Mindfulness Meditation comes from and why we do it, followed by a 20 minute sitting practice with time for Q&A afterwards. Chair seating will be available. 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 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 Book Discussion 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: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
3 pm				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 3D Printer Training Class 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Bambu X-1 Carbon filament 3D printer and the Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printer. Participants will learn how to use the free software to prepare their 3D files for printing at the library. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Dystopian Escape Room Session 1 5:15pm–6:00pm 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 Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: You and your team have been sent 100 years into the future and have been enrolled in an elite training program for the government that rules over this time, but something seems off with this new world order. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group A Very Special Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club: Your Brain on Art 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults Offsite Event 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 Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Broaden your perspective, find new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your understanding of a topic when you join us for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Sew Social 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: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join us as we meet monthly to work on sewing projects, share skills and techniques, and spend time with fellow sewers at Forest Avenue Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Craft-N-Carry: Yarn Painting 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for March's Craft-N-Carry: Yarn Painting! During this 30-minute session, you'll be able to grab this month's supplies and have a quick craft tutorial. 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 Dystopian Escape Room Session 2 6:30pm–7:15pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: You and your team have been sent 100 years into the future and have been enrolled in an elite training program for the government that rules over this time, but something seems off with this new world order. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled CANCELED: Blind Date with a Book 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: THIS PROGRAM IS CANCELED. Join Britney Brown from Glitter Factory for this crafting session where you'll create your own Blind Date with a Book! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing Basics: Hems, Rips and Darts 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required 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 Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: In this class, we will learn about modifying and resizing clothing (basic!). Bring an item of clothing to practice on: cotton/denim preferred.

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