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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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 Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center 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 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 New Parenthood Journey 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: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Event Details: The New Parenthood Journey Program consists of three sessions designed to support all parents, both new and experienced as they navigate the transitions in parenthood. 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 Yoga Flow 10:00am–11:30am 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join TogetherMSM for Yoga Flow with Meshell from Serene Petal Therapy. 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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12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable (Buy. Eat. Live Healthy) 12:00pm–1:30pm 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension. Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a: Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos. 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.
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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Russian Conversation Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Creating Your Social Security Account 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 Large Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Learn step-by-step how to create and manage your Social Security online account in this engaging, practical session led by Rosario Manzano.
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.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Freedom in Freeform 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults 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 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performances Event Details: Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform. 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.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Franklin Cinema Club – The Graduate 6:30pm–7:45pm 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: Movies Event Details: April's film selection is director Mike Nichols' 1967 comedy-drama The Graduate, starring Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman.	This event is in the "Adults" group Korean Mythology Escape Room 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, 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: A new exhibit of Korean artifacts is being unveiled in less than an hour, but the centerpieces have gone missing! Finding them will mean coming face to face with ancient myths and outsmarting the creatures they depict.		This event is in the "Adults" group South Side Evening Book Discussion - Margo's Got Money Troubles 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join us for South Side's Evening Book Discussion! We will be discussing Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Sign up and get a copy of the book at the South Side Information Desk. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group AViD Presents: David Baldacci 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers.

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