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Enjoy AViD with author Maria Semple
The 2026 AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) series continues with Maria Semple on Thursday, April 16, at Central Library. This free event begins at…
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Celebrate Central Library’s 20th Birthday!
Donors like you have made so much possible for the Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) system over the years, including having raised the money to…
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Hurry! Last chance for Julia Quinn VIP tickets
The 2026 AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) series kicks off with author Julia Quinn of Bridgerton fame, on Tuesday, April 7, at Hoyt Sherman…
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Meet Julia Quinn
Are you a fan of the Bridgerton series? AViD 2026 kicks off with author Julia Quinn. The Foundation, in partnership with Bankers Trust, will host a private reception…
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2026 AViD Authors Announced
The Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) has announced the 25th anniversary season of Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD), featuring six events that bring world-class…
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On to 2026!
But first, thanks for such incredible generosity in 2025. Together, we helped more than 124,000 people of all ages enjoy free programs via the Des…
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2025: What a Year!
This year, the Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) system has welcomed 931,651 visitors — one every 12 seconds — each person arriving with a question,…
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2025 Iowa Author Awards
The 25th Annual Iowa Author Awards Dinner proved to be one for the books. Held on Thursday, October 9, at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates—the beautifully restored…