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.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!					This event is in the "All Ages" group Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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.
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 3:30pm–4:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Monday afternoons in the East Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys, games, crafts, and activities for families at no cost.