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Meet our December Kid Librarian: Brooklyn
"I like reading because it calms me down. When I read it cancels our the rest of the world because I'm focused on the book and not anything else."
Check out Brooklyn's book recommendations in her curated display at Central Library: buff.ly/bwC2UVn
"I like reading because it calms me down. When I read it cancels our the rest of the world because I'm focused on the book and not anything else."
Check out Brooklyn's book recommendations in her curated display at Central Library: buff.ly/bwC2UVn
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Meet our December Kid Librarian: Brooklyn
"I like reading because it calms me down. When I read it cancels our the rest of the world because I'm focused on the book and not anything else."
Check out Brooklyn's book recommendations in her curated display at Central Library: buff.ly/bwC2UVn
"I like reading because it calms me down. When I read it cancels our the rest of the world because I'm focused on the book and not anything else."
Check out Brooklyn's book recommendations in her curated display at Central Library: buff.ly/bwC2UVn
Make plans to attend an information session to share feedback about the FY27 budget for the city of Des Moines. The first information session is tonight at Central Library. Learn more about the City budget process and the additional sessions at DSM.city/Budget
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Make plans to attend an information session to share feedback about the FY27 budget for the city of Des Moines. The first information session is tonight at Central Library. Learn more about the City budget process and the additional sessions at DSM.city/Budget
A whole new schedule of ASAP Days begins this week!
Check out the schedule here: buff.ly/oIVblzG
Check out the schedule here: buff.ly/oIVblzG
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A whole new schedule of ASAP Days begins this week!
Check out the schedule here: buff.ly/oIVblzG
Check out the schedule here: buff.ly/oIVblzG
Art Club: Joan Mitchell
Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, December 4
6:30-7:30 PM
Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, December 4
6:30-7:30 PM
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Art Club: Joan Mitchell
Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, December 4
6:30-7:30 PM
Forest Avenue Library
Thursday, December 4
6:30-7:30 PM
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Winter arrived this weekend! From cookie swaps to holiday concerts to there is something for everyone at the library over the next few days. See the whole week schedule: buff.ly/2n6EHDA
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Winter arrived this weekend! From cookie swaps to holiday concerts to there is something for everyone at the library over the next few days. See the whole week schedule: buff.ly/2n6EHDA
It is the final day of the 30x30 Challenge! Make sure to get your reading done and logged to finish the challenge. buff.ly/xiymJVG
If you forget today or have any issues the reading tracker on Beanstack will stay open through Tuesday, December 2 for edits.
If you forget today or have any issues the reading tracker on Beanstack will stay open through Tuesday, December 2 for edits.
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It is the final day of the 30x30 Challenge! Make sure to get your reading done and logged to finish the challenge. buff.ly/xiymJVG
If you forget today or have any issues the reading tracker on Beanstack will stay open through Tuesday, December 2 for edits.
If you forget today or have any issues the reading tracker on Beanstack will stay open through Tuesday, December 2 for edits.
❄️ 🍪 A snowy Saturday is the perfect opportunity to fire up the oven and bake a batch of cookies! Join us for the holiday cookie swap at the North Side Library on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. buff.ly/gF5YPfm
*All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
*All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
❄️ 🍪 A snowy Saturday is the perfect opportunity to fire up the oven and bake a batch of cookies! Join us for the holiday cookie swap at the North Side Library on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. buff.ly/gF5YPfm
*All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
*All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
All DMPL locations are closed on Saturday, November 29 due to the ongoing snowstorm.
Recover from the feast by curling up with a good book! Get caught up on the 30x30 Challenge by carving out some extra reading time today.
Make sure to get your reading log updated and completed by Tuesday, December 2 to be eligible for the drawing form Dough CO. Pizza. buff.ly/xiymJVG
Make sure to get your reading log updated and completed by Tuesday, December 2 to be eligible for the drawing form Dough CO. Pizza. buff.ly/xiymJVG
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Recover from the feast by curling up with a good book! Get caught up on the 30x30 Challenge by carving out some extra reading time today.
Make sure to get your reading log updated and completed by Tuesday, December 2 to be eligible for the drawing form Dough CO. Pizza. buff.ly/xiymJVG
Make sure to get your reading log updated and completed by Tuesday, December 2 to be eligible for the drawing form Dough CO. Pizza. buff.ly/xiymJVG
Happy Friday! All DMPL locations are closed today, but we still want to know what are you reading?
Normal library hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Normal library hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Friday! All DMPL locations are closed today, but we still want to know what are you reading?
Normal library hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Normal library hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Happy Thanksgiving! All DMPL locations will be closed on November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! All DMPL locations will be closed on November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
So far you all have read and logged 280,380 minutes of reading in the month of November! 😍 There are four days left in November, and the 30x30 Challenge!
How are you planning to fit in your reading over the Thanksgiving holiday? buff.ly/xiymJVG
How are you planning to fit in your reading over the Thanksgiving holiday? buff.ly/xiymJVG
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So far you all have read and logged 280,380 minutes of reading in the month of November! 😍 There are four days left in November, and the 30x30 Challenge!
How are you planning to fit in your reading over the Thanksgiving holiday? buff.ly/xiymJVG
How are you planning to fit in your reading over the Thanksgiving holiday? buff.ly/xiymJVG
Stranger Things fans of all ages gathered to celebrate the premiere of season 5 on Sunday at Central Library! They enjoyed a photobooth, Eggo waffle bar, played Dungeons and Dragons, and made Stranger Things buttons. Never miss out by following our online events calendar: www.dmpl.org/events
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Stranger Things fans of all ages gathered to celebrate the premiere of season 5 on Sunday at Central Library! They enjoyed a photobooth, Eggo waffle bar, played Dungeons and Dragons, and made Stranger Things buttons. Never miss out by following our online events calendar: www.dmpl.org/events
A library card opens doors to other worlds and changes lives. Get yours at any of our six DMPL locations. www.dmpl.org/get-card
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A library card opens doors to other worlds and changes lives. Get yours at any of our six DMPL locations. www.dmpl.org/get-card
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All DMPL locations will be closed NOvember 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All DMPL locations will be closed NOvember 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ASAP Mondays: Let's Play Ukulele
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, November 24
4-5 PM
ASAP Tuesdays: Bust a Move!
East Side Library
Tuesday, November 25
3:30-4:30 PM
buff.ly/oIVblzG
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, November 24
4-5 PM
ASAP Tuesdays: Bust a Move!
East Side Library
Tuesday, November 25
3:30-4:30 PM
buff.ly/oIVblzG
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ASAP Mondays: Let's Play Ukulele
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, November 24
4-5 PM
ASAP Tuesdays: Bust a Move!
East Side Library
Tuesday, November 25
3:30-4:30 PM
buff.ly/oIVblzG
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, November 24
4-5 PM
ASAP Tuesdays: Bust a Move!
East Side Library
Tuesday, November 25
3:30-4:30 PM
buff.ly/oIVblzG
It's a short week at the library! Find some fun activities to do, and mark your calendar for fun programs happening after Thanksgiving. buff.ly/KIxkuDs
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's a short week at the library! Find some fun activities to do, and mark your calendar for fun programs happening after Thanksgiving. buff.ly/KIxkuDs
Celebrate your favorite Netflix show and get ready for Season 5 at our Stranger Things Party on Sunday at Central Library! Play Dungeons & Dragons, make themed crafts, and enjoy an Eggo waffle bar. Join us to find something strange and fun waiting for you. buff.ly/nNGsQJT
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Celebrate your favorite Netflix show and get ready for Season 5 at our Stranger Things Party on Sunday at Central Library! Play Dungeons & Dragons, make themed crafts, and enjoy an Eggo waffle bar. Join us to find something strange and fun waiting for you. buff.ly/nNGsQJT