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Make plans to visit Central Library Saturday for a free holiday concert! At Jingle Jazz hear the Beaver Creek Jazz ensemble perform some classic holiday tunes. buff.ly/Rg9elv0
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Make plans to visit Central Library Saturday for a free holiday concert! At Jingle Jazz hear the Beaver Creek Jazz ensemble perform some classic holiday tunes. buff.ly/Rg9elv0
Last week, kids and families gathered at the Franklin Avenue Library for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating program!
Never miss out on fun opportunities like this one by checking our event calendar. www.dmpl.org/events
Never miss out on fun opportunities like this one by checking our event calendar. www.dmpl.org/events
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Last week, kids and families gathered at the Franklin Avenue Library for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating program!
Never miss out on fun opportunities like this one by checking our event calendar. www.dmpl.org/events
Never miss out on fun opportunities like this one by checking our event calendar. www.dmpl.org/events
Last night some stuffies had a sleepover at the library! They explored, and got into some mischief. This morning they are going home to their humans with stories to tell and a whole digital photo album of their adventures.
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last night some stuffies had a sleepover at the library! They explored, and got into some mischief. This morning they are going home to their humans with stories to tell and a whole digital photo album of their adventures.
Olaf was so tired after meeting all of his fans he needed to take a nap outside the library.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Olaf was so tired after meeting all of his fans he needed to take a nap outside the library.
This weekend the Des Moines Community Playhouse brought Elsa, Anna, Sven, Olaf, and more to the Franklin Avenue Library! Attendees got to meet their favorite characters, and see a preview of their production of Disney's Frozen. Performances are happening December 5-27. buff.ly/ccjpmeF
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This weekend the Des Moines Community Playhouse brought Elsa, Anna, Sven, Olaf, and more to the Franklin Avenue Library! Attendees got to meet their favorite characters, and see a preview of their production of Disney's Frozen. Performances are happening December 5-27. buff.ly/ccjpmeF
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Central Library this weekend for our second ever Grown-Up Book Fair! Hundreds of you showed up to support the library and 18 local bookstores and small businesses. Thank you to all of our vendors and everyone who participated!
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Central Library this weekend for our second ever Grown-Up Book Fair! Hundreds of you showed up to support the library and 18 local bookstores and small businesses. Thank you to all of our vendors and everyone who participated!
View the ASAP Days schedule: buff.ly/iedjxHg
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
View the ASAP Days schedule: buff.ly/iedjxHg
The Art of Expression: Mystery Box
Franklin Avenue Library
Wednesday, December 10
4-5 PM
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Franklin Avenue Library
Wednesday, December 10
4-5 PM
buff.ly/sNr40tE
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Art of Expression: Mystery Box
Franklin Avenue Library
Wednesday, December 10
4-5 PM
buff.ly/sNr40tE
Franklin Avenue Library
Wednesday, December 10
4-5 PM
buff.ly/sNr40tE
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Noche de Juegos/Game Night
Forest Avenue Library
Tuesday, December 9
6-7 PM
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Tween and Teen Chef: No Bake Pumpkin Pie
North Side Library
Tuesday, December 9
3:30-5 PM
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Forest Avenue Library
Tuesday, December 9
6-7 PM
buff.ly/lMP8Cho
Tween and Teen Chef: No Bake Pumpkin Pie
North Side Library
Tuesday, December 9
3:30-5 PM
buff.ly/Sy7sqoT
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Noche de Juegos/Game Night
Forest Avenue Library
Tuesday, December 9
6-7 PM
buff.ly/lMP8Cho
Tween and Teen Chef: No Bake Pumpkin Pie
North Side Library
Tuesday, December 9
3:30-5 PM
buff.ly/Sy7sqoT
Forest Avenue Library
Tuesday, December 9
6-7 PM
buff.ly/lMP8Cho
Tween and Teen Chef: No Bake Pumpkin Pie
North Side Library
Tuesday, December 9
3:30-5 PM
buff.ly/Sy7sqoT
New Tax Law Deductions for Working Americans and Seniors
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, December 8
2-3 PM
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Forest Avenue Library
Monday, December 8
2-3 PM
buff.ly/5TCZglW
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
New Tax Law Deductions for Working Americans and Seniors
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, December 8
2-3 PM
buff.ly/5TCZglW
Forest Avenue Library
Monday, December 8
2-3 PM
buff.ly/5TCZglW
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The fun never stops at the library! From the stuffy sleepover tomorrow, to embroidery 101, and more there is something for everyone happening this week. See upcoming events: buff.ly/XpUao28
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The fun never stops at the library! From the stuffy sleepover tomorrow, to embroidery 101, and more there is something for everyone happening this week. See upcoming events: buff.ly/XpUao28
Sometimes a book needs to be read on the ground in between the stacks. That's the magic of the library.
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sometimes a book needs to be read on the ground in between the stacks. That's the magic of the library.
The Grown-Up Book Fair is Happening today at Central Library from 12-4 PM! Free event parking will be available in the surface lot on 10th and Grand north of the library. Vendors will be spread throughout the first floor of Central Library. Check out our event map: buff.ly/0MyFhhM
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Grown-Up Book Fair is Happening today at Central Library from 12-4 PM! Free event parking will be available in the surface lot on 10th and Grand north of the library. Vendors will be spread throughout the first floor of Central Library. Check out our event map: buff.ly/0MyFhhM
The Extreme Temperature Plan has been extended through Monday, December 8.
All DMPL locations will continue to serve as warming centers during open hours, and DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations.
All DMPL locations will continue to serve as warming centers during open hours, and DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations.
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Extreme Temperature Plan has been extended through Monday, December 8.
All DMPL locations will continue to serve as warming centers during open hours, and DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations.
All DMPL locations will continue to serve as warming centers during open hours, and DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations.
Plan to get gifts for all of the book lovers in your life at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Saturday at Central Library! Check out our final four vendors: buff.ly/0MyFhhM
Here are our gift vendors:
📚 The Red Door Press
📚 Lunita Planners
📚 Glitter Factory DSM
📚 Bing's
📚 The Rook Room
Here are our gift vendors:
📚 The Red Door Press
📚 Lunita Planners
📚 Glitter Factory DSM
📚 Bing's
📚 The Rook Room
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Plan to get gifts for all of the book lovers in your life at the Grown-Up Book Fair on Saturday at Central Library! Check out our final four vendors: buff.ly/0MyFhhM
Here are our gift vendors:
📚 The Red Door Press
📚 Lunita Planners
📚 Glitter Factory DSM
📚 Bing's
📚 The Rook Room
Here are our gift vendors:
📚 The Red Door Press
📚 Lunita Planners
📚 Glitter Factory DSM
📚 Bing's
📚 The Rook Room