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
Upcoming Events
Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
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!
Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
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.
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.
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
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.
Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.