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 Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Fall All Day 10/13–10/26 Children 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 Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come celebrate fall 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.	This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 10/27–10/31 Children 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 Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos 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.
	This event is in the "Children" group Weird Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/20–10/26 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.	This event is in the "Children" group Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/27–10/31 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ghosts & Ghouls Scavenger Hunt! All Day 10/20–11/1 Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming, Play & Learn Event Details: Visit South Side Library for a fun Scavenger Hunt! Search the library for all of the items on the scavenger hunt sheet, and turn it in to win a prize!
12 am							This event is in the "Children" group Spooky Scavenger Hunt All Day 11/1–11/2 Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area. This event is in the "Children" group I Spy: Dia de los Muertos All Day 11/1–11/9 Children 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 Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos 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.
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10 am							This event is in the "Children" group Drop-in Sugar Skull Masks 10:00am–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Day of the Dead at North Side! We will have a sugar skull mask craft and Day of the Dead scavenger hunt for you to enjoy. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Sneak Preview 10:30am–11:00am Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Children, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Learn about the show and get a chance to meet the cast! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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12 pm						This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Open Play 12:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us in the Forest Meeting Room where building blocks will be available for open play! Use your imagination to build your ideas or use the STEM-challenge prompts and building guides to bring ideas to life. Drop-in anytime between 12-5pm. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Tuesdays: Spooky Cookies & Treats 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Using fall and Halloween as inspiration, we’ll decorate edible works of art with frosting! Get creative and enjoy your sweet masterpieces. Supplies and snacks provided. October 7, 14, 21, 28 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. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Dance Party 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Music, movement, games, and activities - everyone’s invited! Join the fun at an ASAP Dance Party and dance your heart out. Snack provided for all participants. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group ASAP Mondays : Sensational Sculpture 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Cameron Solen to create sensational sculptures! Transform repurposed and upcycled materials into imaginative three-dimensional works of art. 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. 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 Pumpkin Painting! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get into the fall spirit by painting your own mini pumpkin! Best for ages 6 and up, but all are welcome! While supplies last 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Tweens and teens ages 10-14 can join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month. 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 Sewing for Tweens : Halloween Costumes 4:00pm–5:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join our Sewing Instructor, Kaitlyn Munro, Wednesdays in October for a five-week Beginners Sewing program with hand-sewing basics! Program for students in grades 4-8. 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. 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. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Art Cart 4:00pm–7:30pm 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: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Thursdays: Fantastic Fiber Arts 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join ASAP to create amazing art projects with thread, yarn, and wool! Explore techniques like wet felting, embroidery, knitting, and patch-making while crafting one-of-a-kind creations. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime: Halloween Costume Parade 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for a special Family Storytime! Kids and caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and activities. Wear a costume and join our library-wide costume parade! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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