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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.
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
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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October ASAP Days
See the schedule: buff.ly/bnMS7X3
Photography Series: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Franklin Avenue Library
Thursday, October 16
6:30-8 PM
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Fall Author Series with Hank Phillippi Ryan (moderated by Heather Gudenkauf)
Central Library
Thursday, October 16
7-9 PM
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Sewing for Tweens: Repurposing Items
Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, October 15
4-5:30 PM
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Craft Night: Book Page Wreath
Forest Avenue Library
Wednesday, October 15
4-5:30 PM
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Community Craft Night: Macrame Keychains
North Side Library
Tuesday, October 14
6-7:30 PM
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Preptober Writing Series: Build Your Creative Community with Linden Thompson
Central Library
Monday, October 13
6-7:30 PM
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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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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
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
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It’s starting to feel like fall! What are you reading?
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A few more Bannd Books Week Displays!
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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!
09.10.2025 23:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0New addition to the Central Library Children’s area! Plan a visit to check out the brand new Flight Lab.
09.10.2025 21:01 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0After the event Hank Phillippi Ryan will sign books, which are available for purchase before and after the event courtesy of Beaverdale Books.
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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.
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
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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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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
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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
08.10.2025 17:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This 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.
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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.
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 Wednesday, and we do recommend arriving early.
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Don't miss the chance to celebrate Banned Books week with Amanda Jones, an American librarian and anti-censorship advocate Oct. 8 at Drake University. Learn more: buff.ly/Tl719Wd
This event is hosted in partnership with Drake University and will be moderated by ALA president Sam Helmick.
Iowa author Carol Roh Spaulding is coming to Central Library, Thursday at 6 PM, for a conversation about her work and writing journey. Her novel Helen Button won the Eludia Award, and her short story collection Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories won the Flannery O’Connor Award. buff.ly/3OwVUgG
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The results are in! Check out the most requested books at the Des Moines Public Library in September 2025. buff.ly/EsPNlUX
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👻 It is the time of year when things go bump in the night! Join the Psychic Bureau of Iowa on Tuesday at the East Side Library at 6 PM. Discover Iowa ghost lore, explore ghost-hunting tools and theories, and learn about different types of psychics and mediums. Learn more: buff.ly/ZOITy5S
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