Learn more at dmpl.org/events.
For a schedule of upcoming DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.
*Registration required.
Ongoing
Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
December 1-13 | Kids | South Side Library
I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-7 | Kids | Central Library
Monday, December 1
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them
2 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
ASAP Mondays: Watercolor Painting
4 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Franklin VolunTeens
4 PM | Teens | Franklin Avenue Library
Writers' Workshop 2025
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Tuesday, December 2
Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library
ASAP Tuesdays: Jewelry Making
3:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library
Manualidades para adultos: Arte de bolsa de papel | Crafting for Adults: Paper Bag Snowflakes
3:30 PM | Adults | Central Library
Movie Watch Party: Lilo and Stitch
3:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Game On!
4 PM | Kids & Teens | North Side Library
Holiday Cookie Swap
6:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library
Wednesday, December 3
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
Women's English Language Practice
2 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
ASAP Wednesdays: Theater Master Class
3:30 PM | Kids | North Side Library
Art Cart
4-7:30 PM | Kids | North Side Library
VolunTEEN Drop-In Hour
4 PM | Teens | South Side Library
DMPL Digital Drop-In
5 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library
Card Club
6 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Sounds of the Season
6:30 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library
Thursday, December 4
Chair Yoga
12 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Drop-In Tech Help
2 PM | Adults | Central Library
3D Printer Training Class
3 PM | Adults | Central Library
ASAP Thursdays: Creative Movement
4 PM | Kids & Teens | South Side Library
Library of Things LIVE!
4-7 PM | All Ages | East Side Library
Gingerbread House Decorating Session 1*
5 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library
Gingerbread House Decorating Session 2*
6:30 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library
Art Club: Joan Mitchell
6:30 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
South Side Evening Book Discussion—Winter Reads
6:30 PM | Adults | South Side Library
Friday, December 5
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025
10 AM | Adults | Central Library
Play and Learn Group
10 AM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
10 AM-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library
Study Break with the ARL
1-4 PM | Adults | Forest Avenue Library
Freedom in Freeform
4 PM | Teens & Adults | Central Library
Saturday, December 6
Frozen Sneak Preview
10:30 AM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library
Taylor Swift Party
10:30 AM | Kids & Teens | North Side Library
Grown-Up Book Fair
12-4 PM | Adults | Central Library
Russian Conversation Club
1 PM | Adults | Central Library
Sit N' Stitch
1:30-3:30 | Teens & Adults | North Side Library
Upcoming Events
Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month by finding all the photos of some of our favorite authors 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.
Visit the library and find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area.
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!
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works 2025
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Shorter Works. This group will read and discuss works out loud. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
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.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Take a study break at Forest Avenue Library with TheraPets from the Animal Rescue League! With finals approaching, it’s important to manage stress and recharge.