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Final AViD: Patrick Bringley on June 27
Join us at Central Library on Saturday, June 27, for the final event of the 2026 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) season. Patrick Bringley…
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Show your support for DMPL on June 17
The Des Moines City Council is currently discussing potential budget cuts across departments, including possible impacts on the Des Moines Public Library system. The Council’s…
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Next AViD: Tayari Jones on June 15
Join us on Monday, June 15, for the next Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) event. New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones has written…
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Introducing our intern: Makenna Hovey
Makenna Hovey has joined the Des Moines Public Library Foundation as a communications intern. She will work part-time this summer and continue her part-time internship…
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Congratulations, Wolfe Kac!
The Forest Avenue Library Love for Learning (“FALL4Learning”) Scholarship is offered every year to high school seniors who have a Des Moines Public Library card,…
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Love libraries? Join the conversation!
Love libraries? Share your voice. Des Moines Public Library wants to hear from you! Join library staff at each of the six locations this month.…
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Next AViD: Shannon Chakraborty on May 14
Join us on Thursday, May 14, for the next Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) event. Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed, New York Times…
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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…