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.

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 (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/2–2/15 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Join us at the Franklin Avenue Library for Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation.	Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All branches will be closed for Staff In-Service.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Black History Month: Ella Sings the Songbook Display All Day 2/17–2/27 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation, will be on display for self-guided viewing at the west end of the Franklin Avenue Library.
10 am			This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Baby Rhyme Time 10:15am–11:00am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime. 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 "Birth-Preschool" group Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement 10:15am–10:45am Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. 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 "Adults" group DMPL Digital Drop-In 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Family Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational Event Details: Stop by Franklin Ave Library and learn how to use DMPL’s digital resources like Libby, Consumer Reports, Kanopy, and newspapers. This event is in the "Children" group Park-N-Play 10:00am–12:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Thursday mornings in the Franklin Avenue Library meeting room.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Tarot Journaling Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will provide a creative exploration into Tarot through art and journal writing. Dr. Susan Harper will lead you through the basics of Tarot and guide participants through the art of Tarot journaling. 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.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Creative Readers 4:00pm–4:45pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Join us in celebrating the joy of reading and art as we explore materials and STEM activities inspired by a picture book. Ages 3 and up. 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 Nintendo Switch Party! 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers. 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 EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for kids ages 7-11. We will have a brief discussion about this month's book followed by fun activities and crafts related to the book! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group I Don't Swim: Helen Miller Author Visit 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Join us for an evening with author, Helen Miller; she will discuss her memoir, I Don't Swim.		This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement University: Social Security & Medicare 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join the library and the Society for Financial Awareness for a series of free programs to help you plan for retirement. At this session we will cover: - Filing strategies