Warming Centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations while the Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Des Moines Public Library Locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library will be open from 3:30-5 PM for the DMPL's annual MLK Day celebration. The Central Library will be open only as a warming center from 9 AM-5 PM on Monday.

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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
10 am							This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Drop-in Heart Art 10:00am–4:30pm 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 Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop into North Side to make heart art! Make a valentine for someone special or even yourself! Disclaimer(s) 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 This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Wednesdays: Let's Make Music 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Event Details: Let's explore rhythm and music through a variety of instruments, including keyboards and our own voices! February 4, 11, 18, 25. Snack provided for all participants. 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 "Teens" group Franklin VolunTeens 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational, Library Meeting Event Details: Are you looking for a great place to volunteer? Become a volunteen and help with library projects and programs.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. 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 "Teens" group VolunTeen Drop-In Hour 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Educational Event Details: Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in any open Wednesday and volunteer for one hour. This event is in the "Teens" group VolunTeen Work Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group ASAP Thursdays: Sticker Factory 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn how to design, build, and collect your own artistic, adorable, and/or awesome stickers. We'll even make puffy stickers and a mini-sticker album to keep our creations safe! Supplies and snacks provided. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cricut Training 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to use the Cricut Maker and Cricut Venture at Tech Central! What is a Cricut? 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art 101 - Charcoal Portrait Drawing 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class will focus on how to analyze the head and face to render an accurate charcoal drawing. It will teach how to perceive anatomy and proportions, as well as light and shadow, and translate those observations onto paper. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Noche de Juegos \| Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners! 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 Book Club Pizza Party : Max in the House of Spies 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Palentine's Day Celebration 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Grab a friend and join us for a romance-free celebration of love.