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Due to the inclement weather, the Black History Month Watch Party at the Forest Avenue Library has been moved to Zoom. https://t.co/25lsWZhpLK Please check our events for any additional cancellations or changes to programming before coming out tonight. https://t.co/aRkDIfdVJS

Celebrate Black History Month and find reading recommendations on displays at our locations, and also online using the Libby App for eBooks and eAudiobooks. https://t.co/UUvEShaOQP

On February 11, join the Iowa Environmental Council and Drake Community Press at the North Side Library from 6-7:30 PM. Hear from Iowans who contributed their thoughts and experiences to the book Sacrifice State, for a presentation and discussion.   https://t.co/RzoeJoYKA2

The Kid Librarian program has now expanded to all DMPL locations! Meet our February Kid Librarians, and apply to be a kid librarian at your DMPL library. https://t.co/uwEDCnwKgv

This collection of four short films features four Black Iowa filmmakers as they examine issues and give insight on topics impacting their community. View the event schedule:

In celebration of Black History Month, join us at the Forest Avenue Library throughout the month of February as we host weekly watch parties viewing short films from Iowa PBS' Telling Our Own Story.

A new month is here! Check out the exciting classes teaching artists from ASAP will be leading at four DMPL locations! https://t.co/Ve2M5CDwKD

This event is for train lovers of all ages to enjoy. There will be free parking available in the underground parking garage, and metered parking on the street.

One week from today, the trains are coming to Central Library! Make plans to visit on February 8 and 9 to see a large-scale model train set up by with DesMoiNTrak. https://t.co/WgGIwpgQHe

It is the final day of January! What are you reading? Did you read any new favorites this month?

Come to Astrology for Beginners on Tuesday, February 4 at the North Side Library to learn about the basic elements of astrology. Register to attend: https://t.co/xmx5NIN5My

Introducing the Book Bites program at the East Side Library, beginning Thurs., Feb. 6 and continuing for 6 weeks! Each week kids and parents will hear a story and then get to taste foods from different cultures that are featured in the stories! Register: https://t.co/sLVf5RIFZZ

This project is being taken on in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library, and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation.

Calling all artists based in Polk County! The Franklin Avenue Library is looking for artists to submit proposals for a new art installation in the library! The installation will be an engaged and/or suspended sculptural installation for the teen area. https://t.co/sILfzKQf1V

All aboard! The trains are coming to Central Library! DesMoiNTrak is bringing their huge and wildly popular model train display to the Central Library meeting rooms February 8-9. https://t.co/N9sOg6Yybo

The Aspen LiDA App is currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will update when everything is back up and running.

Exciting news! Save the date for the 2025 DMPL Storytelling festival at the Franklin Avenue Library on Saturday, February 22. Check out the lineup of storytellers and more: https://t.co/2faV2N8N5A

Meet new friends in the LGBTQIA+ community and join Central Iowa Rainbow Families for an afternoon of games at Central Library today from 1-3 PM. https://t.co/w16TiFrEbn