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This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year
9:00am–11:00am
Central Library Family Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
10:00am–12:00pm
North Side Study Room 2
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
6
2025
Fri
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library Study Room 1
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works. This group will read and discuss works out loud. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
7
2025
Sat
Yoga Flow
10:00am–11:30am
East Side Meeting Room
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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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
1
2025
Sun
DMPL & Dragons: Sunday
12:30pm–3:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
6
2025
Fri
The Outreach Project
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
7
2025
Sat
Russian Conversation Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library Study Room 1
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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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
7
2025
Sat
Sit n' Stitch
1:30pm–3:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
2
2025
Mon
Creating Your Social Security Account
2:00pm–3:00pm
East Side Large Study Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Drop-In Tech Help
2:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library Success Center
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Success Center
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Glowforge Training
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library Tech Central
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Tech Central
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology,
Educational
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
2
2025
Mon
Writers' Workshop 2025
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
6:00pm–7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
East Side Library
Room:
East Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a pivotal chapter in American history.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Card Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Forest Avenue Conference Room
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Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Conference 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
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
6:00pm–7:00pm
Zoom Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
DMPL Systemwide
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a pivotal chapter in American history.
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 "Adults" group
Jun
4
2025
Wed
Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC
6:00pm–7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
5
2025
Thu
Soil Management and Enrichment with Polk County Master Gardeners
6:00pm–7:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Your garden is growing — now it’s time to focus on your soil. Join the Master Gardeners to learn how to keep it happy, healthy, and ready to support thriving plants!
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
3
2025
Tue
AViD Presents: Kevin Wilson
7:00pm–9:00pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Author Visits
Event Details:
Kevin Wilson is the New York Times best-selling author of five novels, including Now is Not the Time to Panic, Nothing to See Here, and The Family Fang, as well as two short story collections.
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