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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5h

Everyday at the library there are creative opportunities for kids to explore, create, and play! Check out our upcoming events to make sure you don't miss out. www.dmpl.org/events

These photos were taken at the Forest Avenue Library.

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 10h

The countdown is on to Hank Phillippi Ryan's visit to DMPL on Thursday, October 16. You are not going to want to miss a riveting conversation between her and thriller author Heather Gudenkauf at Central Library. Learn more: buff.ly/TGYktJc

*This program will be livestreamed

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 1d

If you loved Katabasis by R.F. Kuang check out our recommendations for dark academia with journeys to other worlds to add to your TBR pile. buff.ly/E21opVb

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

October ASAP Days
See the schedule: buff.ly/bnMS7X3

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Photography Series: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Franklin Avenue Library
Thursday, October 16
6:30-8 PM
buff.ly/wmKfGoP

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Fall Author Series with Hank Phillippi Ryan (moderated by Heather Gudenkauf)
Central Library
Thursday, October 16
7-9 PM
buff.ly/580f0Cq

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Sewing for Tweens: Repurposing Items
Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, October 15
4-5:30 PM
buff.ly/ikucfFt

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Craft Night: Book Page Wreath
Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, October 15
4-5:30 PM
buff.ly/ALNIieB

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Community Craft Night: Macrame Keychains
North Side Library
Tuesday, October 14
6-7:30 PM
buff.ly/DZXYLwv

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Preptober Writing Series: Build Your Creative Community with Linden Thompson
Central Library
Monday, October 13
6-7:30 PM
buff.ly/5DTu9w9

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Introducing the Sunday roundup! Check out the highlights of some of the fun things to do at the library this week! From adult craft nights, to author events, and more there is something for everyone. buff.ly/EDhs50R

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 3d

DesMoiNTrak is back at the Franklin Avenue Library! For this weekend only get up close to their massive model train display. buff.ly/u2Khs9c

The train display will be open to the public the following hours:
Saturday: 10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday: 12-2:30 PM

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Meet our October Kid Librarians Clara, Charlie, and Olivia! See their book lists and check out our kids newsletter. Check out our kids page: www.dmpl.org/kids

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 4d

It’s starting to feel like fall! What are you reading?

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

A few more Bannd Books Week Displays!

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

It is Banned Books Week! If you have stopped by some of our locations you have probably seen book displays and activities celebrating the freedom to read. Stop in and discover some titles to add to your TBR pile!

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

New addition to the Central Library Children’s area! Plan a visit to check out the brand new Flight Lab.

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

After the event Hank Phillippi Ryan will sign books, which are available for purchase before and after the event courtesy of Beaverdale Books.

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

One week from today! Join us at Central Library for the final Fall Author Series event with Hank Phillippi Ryan, moderated by Iowa author Heather Gudenkauf. buff.ly/TGYktJc

All Fall Author Series events will begin at 7 PM and are FREE to attend.

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

The final event in our Fall Author Series will be with Hank Phillippi Ryan on Thursday, October 16 at 7 PM at Central Library. buff.ly/TGYktJc

DMPL Fall Author Series

www.dmpl.org

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Drake University for our Fall Author Series event with Amanda Jones in celebration of Banned Books Week. Thank you to @cowleslib for bringing us in as a partner on the event.

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 6d

It's Fire Prevention Week and the Des Moines Fire Department has been visiting storytimes all week! The firetruck and firefighters will be at one last storytime on Thursday at 10:15 AM at Central Library. buff.ly/C4uYCnx

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Censorship is so 1984. We are celebrating Banned Books Week tonight at 7 PM (Wednesday, October 8) at Drake University with Amanda Jones author of That Librarian. Learn more about the event on our website: buff.ly/Tl719Wd

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Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 6d

This event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Registration is NOT required, and will not be checked at the door. We expect a large crowd at the event, and we do recommend arriving early.

Des Moines Public Library @desmoineslibrary.bsky.social · 6d

TONIGHT at 7 PM at Drake University! Celebrate Banned Books week with Amanda Jones, an American librarian and anti-censorship advocate. Learn more: buff.ly/Tl719Wd

This event is hosted in partnership with Drake University and will be moderated by ALA president Sam Helmick.

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