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 (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Latinx Heritage Month All Day 9/15–9/28 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come kick off Latinx Heritage Month by searching for all the photos in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.			This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Banned Books All Day 10/1–10/12 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come celebrate your right to read by finding all the photos in the Central Youth area. Once you've found them all, stop at the Youth desk to claim your prize! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
9 am				This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time: Bilingual Storytime! 9:30am–10:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" 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: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Artist Reception - "TAG" by Marlú Abarca 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits Event Details: TAG is artist Marlú Abarca's (they/she) second solo exhibition. Inspired by growing up Los Angeles, Abarca's collection of graffiti highlights the dualities of life as a young Latine. 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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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.	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 Drop-In Tech Help 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: 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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4 pm						This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Mister K's Clubhouse - Live at the Library 4:00pm–4:45pm Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" 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: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a special visit from Mister K’s Clubhouse! Enjoy a lively performance, get an exclusive sneak peek at Season 4, and meet Mister K in person. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.
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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group K-pop Meet-up 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 2 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Do you like all things K-pop? Come to the Central Library every month and bring your photocards to trade, invite your friends or meet and hang out with other fans! Enjoy snacks, other activities, and listening to music. 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 "All Ages" group Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Taller de Elaboración de Ofrenda de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Ofrenda Crafting Session 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Join the Des Moines Public Library & Latinx Immigrants of Iowa to make paper flowers and other decorations for a Day of the Dead ofrenda, which will be on display at the Central Library from October 28 through November 2. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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