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.

This Week at DMPL

This Week at DMPL

Learn more at dmpl.org/events

For a schedule of upcoming DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.

*Registration required.

Ongoing

 

Mo Willems Scavenger Hunt
January 20-24 | Kids | South Side Library

I Spy: Dog Man
January 20-31 | Kids | Central Library

Library Scavenger Hunt
January 12-17 | Kids | East Side Library

Take and Make: Bag Charms
January 20-22 | All Ages | East Side Library

Monday, January 19—CLOSED

 

All DMPL locations will be CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library will open from 3:30-5 PM for a special event. No regular library services will be available.

Forest Avenue Library Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
4-5 PM | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library
*Doors will open at 3:30 PM

Tuesday, January 20

 

Play-N-Play!
10-11:30 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library

YSS Outreach Services
12 PM | Adults | Central Library

North Side Book Discussion
2 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Drop-In STEM Challenge: Marshmallow Tower
2-5 PM | Kids & Teens | Forest Avenue Library

ASAP Tuesdays: Fantastical Art
3:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library

Dog Man BINGO
3:30 PM | Kids | North Side Library

Creative Readers
4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library

Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets
4 PM | Kids | Central Library

Sensory Play Hour
4 PM | Kids | South SIde Library

3D Printer Training Class
5 PM | Adults | Central Library

Wednesday, January 21

 

Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Park-N-Play
10 AM-12 PM | Kids | East Side Library

Women's English Language Practice
2 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

ASAP Wednesdays: Air-Dry Clay Creations
3:30 PM | Kids & Teens | North Side Library

Anime Watch Party: Your Name
3:30 PM | Kids & Teens | East Side Library

Paper Circuit Art
3:30 PM | Kids & Teens | South Side Library

Art Cart
4-7 PM | Kids | North Side Library

VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
4 PM | Teens | South Side Library

Friends of Forest Avenue Library Meeting (Virtual)
4:30 PM | All Ages | Virtual

Craft Night: Upcycled Snowflake
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library

Thursday, January 22

 

Park-N-Play
10 AM-12 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library

Drop-In Tech Help
2-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

ASAP Thursdays: Art Adventures
4 PM | Kids & Teens | South Side Library

Dog Man Crafternoon
4 PM | Kids | Central Library

Kids Pokémon Card Swap
4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library

Dog Man BINGO!
6 PM | Kids | East Side Library

Cuentacuentos Bilingual Storytime
6:15 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library

Evening Book Discussion: The Fox Wife 
6:30 PM | Adults | South Side Library

Friday, January 23

 

Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

Play and Learn Group
10 AM-12 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library

The Outreach Project
1-2 PM | Adults | Central Library

Saturday, January 24

 

Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library Membership Meeting
11 AM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library

Sunday, January 25

 

Rock Out with Jazzy Ash
12:30 PM | Kids | Central Library

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/20–1/24
All Ages
East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize! 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mo Willems Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 1/20–1/24
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!

This event is in the "Children" group

Rocks and Crystals Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/20–1/25
Children
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: Dog Man

All Day 1/20–1/31
Children
Central Library Children’s Area
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Come find pictures of your favorite Dog Man characters 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 "Birth-Preschool" group

Play and Learn Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Birth-Preschool
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory activities.

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 "Adults" group

Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Central Library Conference Room 1
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to 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 "Adults" group

The Outreach Project

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Outreach Project

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.