This Week at DMPL

This Week at DMPL

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

*Registration required.

 

Monday, March 18

 

Origami
March 6-19 | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Painting with Food
11 AM | Kids | East Side Library

The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

East Side Book Discussion Group
2 PM | Adults | East Side Library

Pokémon Bingo
3 PM | Kids | Forest Avenue Library

Nintendo Switch Party
3 PM | Kids and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library

Art 101: Miniature Painting*
6 PM | Adults and Teens | Central Library

Franklin Cinema Club: The Italian Job
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library

 

Tuesday, March 19

 

Origami
March 6-19 | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library

Play, Grow, Learn!
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | South Side Library

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

Cardboard Party
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library

Level Up!
4 PM | Ages 8+ | Forest Avenue Library

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

Sensory Play Hour
4 PM | Kids | South Side Library

Discovering Des Moines History
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library

 

Wednesday, March 20

 

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

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

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10:00 AM-3:30 PM | Adults | East Side Library

Drop-In Crafternoon: 3-D Pen Designs
2-7 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library

Art in the Library: String Art*
4 PM | Ages 6-12 | Franklin Avenue Library

South VolunTeens
4 PM | Ages 12-18 | South Side Library

 

Thursday, March 21

 

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Glowforge Training*
10 AM | Adults | Central Library

South Side Book Discussion: The Easy Life in Kamusari
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library

EPIC Graphic Novel Book Club*
4 PM | Ages 7-11 | Franklin Avenue Library

Dynamic Women - Friends of the Forest Avenue Library
4 PM | All Ages | Forest Avenue Library

Teen Tiny Art
5 PM | Teens | East Side Library

Retirement University: Investments and Taxes
6:30 PM | Adults | Franklin Avenue Library

AViD Presents: Kaveh Akbar
7 PM | Adults | Central Library

 

Friday, March 22

 

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

 

Saturday, March 23

 

I Spy: Travel
March 10-23 | Kids | Central Library

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt
March 18-30 | Ages 3+ | South Side Library

Ancient Civilizations of the Americas Scavenger Hunt
March 19-23 | Ages 6+ | Forest Avenue Library

Little Explorers
10 AM | Ages 0-5 | Central Library

Puzzle and Game Café
10 AM-12 PM | Ages 8+ | South Side Library

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
10 AM-3:30 PM | Adults | East Side Library

Kid's Art Cart - Puppy Craft
10 AM-4 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library

Adopt a House Plant
1-3 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Puzzle Exchange!
2 PM | Adults | South Side Library

Community Crafting - Watercolors with Paige and Nikki!*
2 PM | Adults and Teens | Franklin Avenue Library

 

Sunday, March 24

 

I Spy: Pokémon
March 24-30 | Kids | Central Library

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Origami

All Day 3/6 - 3/19
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the Origami Station at the Forest Library to try your hand at the Japanese art of paper folding.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

I Spy: Travel

All Day 3/10 - 3/23
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
It's Spring Break! Are you in the mood to travel? Find pictures of different modes of transportation from all around the world in the children's area to win a prize, then check out a book from our display to live vicariously through a book set in a f...

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.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Kids! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Event Details:
This week at the library you can learn about the amazing world of the Americas before European contact! Find out more about the great Aztec cities, mountainous Incan temples, and diverse democracy of the Iroquois! Find all the pictures and win a swel...

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.

Special City Election

7:00am - 8:00pm
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
The City of Des Moines is having a special election to fill a vacancy on the city council.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Special City Election

7:00am - 8:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:
The City of Des Moines is having a special election to fill a vacancy on the city council.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year

9:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 3
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:
Beyond Birth: Baby's First Year is a free weekly postpartum support group for parents and their new babies. Facilitated by Blank Children's Hospital, each week will feature a guest presenter on a variety of postpartum topics, plus plenty of time to m...

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 "Birth-Preschool" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Children’s Area
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.