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Tickets Now Available! Attend the 25th Annual Iowa Author Awards Dinner
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation is proud to announce the honorees for the 25th annual Iowa Author Awards, a celebration of literary excellence and…
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Save the Date: Iowa Author Awards Dinner
The 25th Annual Iowa Author Awards Dinner will be Thursday, Oct. 9, at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in downtown Des Moines. Held at…
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2025 AViD smashes attendance record
The 2025 AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) series smashed the all-time attendance record, dating back to 1999. Between March 22 and June 23, 2025,…
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2025 AViD Authors Announced
Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) is back for another year! The 2025 lineup features an incredible lineup of bestselling and award-winning writers. From thrilling…
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DMPLF Welcomes New Executive Director
Dave Remund, Ph.D., joined the Des Moines Public Library Foundation (DMPLF) on January 13, 2025, as executive director. He succeeds Kelly Shrock, whose husband, Joel,…
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Iowa Author Awards Dinner Welcomes Kid Librarians as Special Guests
In 2024, this annual event celebrating literacy and Iowa authors highlighted libraries’ role in charting a bright path for the future. In addition to our…