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@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThe chilly weather is perfect for curling up with a good book. What are you reading heading into the weekend?
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@desmoineslibrary.bsky.social@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThis week Miss Sam hosted Storytime on the Stage at the Des Moines Civic Center! We read a story, got our wiggles out, learned about the theatre, and practiced taking a bow! Thank you to @dsmperforming for having us.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThe countdown is on! Make plans to see Craig Johnson, the bestselling author of the Walt Longmire series, when he visits Central Library to discuss his new book THE BROTHERS McKAY.
Join us for the FREE event on Wednesday, October 28. buff.ly/WVsDFMy
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialTwo DMPL locations are going to be Polk County early voting sites! You must be a Polk County resident to vote at these sites.
View the schedule on our website: www.dmpl.org/events/week/...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialView the schedule on our website: www.dmpl.org/events/week/...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialMayor Connie Boesen visited the East Side Library for a very special storytime on Monday morning!
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialA few weeks ago Iowa Startup Week rented the Central Library meeting rooms to host some of their programs and breakout sessions. If you are planning a local event, meeting, or even a birthday party, contact us to learn more about reserving a meeting room at the library. www.dmpl.org/explore/feat...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialBonnie Garmus wrote the 2022 #1 New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialKEEP CALM EVERYONE! Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus is heading to the Hot Titles, No Holds shelf at ALL of our locations today! Seven lucky readers will get to skip the line and get the brand new book with more than 200 holds on release day.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThis month, the Franklin Avenue Library has a very special Smithsonian poster exhibition! Visit the library to view "Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission," and stay tuned for news about additional space themed programs will be hosted in November and December at the library. buff.ly/K1HszIl
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialA new show is now on display in the Central Library Art Gallery in partnership with Momentum! Works of Growth and Recovery will be on display through November 2 and features the work of artists from throughout Central Iowa. Learn more: www.dmpl.org/locations-ho...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialJoin Mayor Connie Boesen for a very special storytime this morning at the East Side Library! Storytime begins at 10 AM. *This post is for Monday, October 12
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialFall is in full swing at the library! There is something for everyone happening this week. www.dmpl.org/events
🎭️ Storytime on the Stage with Des Moines Performing Arts
🍰 Cake decorating at our cake pan kickoff!
💡 Learn random trivia and stories about Iowa
💫And so much more!
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialLast week was Fire Prevention Week, and the Des Moines Fire Department visited storytime at all six DMPL locations! Kids loved meeting the firefighters and getting to see a fire truck or ambulance up close.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThe trains are HERE! Visit the Franklin Avenue Library this weekend to explore a massive model train display by the DesMoiNTrak Modular Railroad Club!
Enjoy N scale railroads in the meeting room, plus a train activity and scavenger hunt in the children’s area. buff.ly/NVSF6E1
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThis Banned Books Week programming is happening in partnership with Annie's Foundation and the DMPL Foundation.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThe Let Freedom Read Read-In is happening today at Central Library. Volunteers have signed up to read in front of the banner all day. The community is invited to join in, and read throughout the library. www.dmpl.org/event/let-fr...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialThe most requested books at the Des Moines Public Library in September of 2026! How many have you read? www.dmpl.org/dmpl-popular...
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.social🩷Provided more than 4,400 free books to kids to bring home and build home libraries. 🩷Added more than 700 books to classroom libraries.
@desmoineslibrary.bsky.socialBetween July 2025 and June 2026 they: 🩷 Visited classrooms more than 2,050 times at 71 schools and early education sites. 🩷Interacted with more than 36,000 kids during those visits. (Continued below)