Welcome to Next Month at Forest! This is a newsletter for those who use the ForestAvenue Library to make sure you know all the latest library events and updates happening at your neighborhood library
Here you will find updates about new additions, staff introductions, and featured programs for kids, teens, and adults happening at your library!
Announcements
Storytime Break
Summer is busy at the library To give our staff time to rest and prepare for fall, we are pausing storytimes and offering reduced youth programming August 10-16
Labor Day Closure
All DMPLlocations will be closed onAugust 31 and September 1 for the Labor Day holiday.
The Summer Reading Challenges end on August 2.
The Des Moines Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing!
Finish summer strong! Complete and turn in your entry forms to be entered in the final prize drawings for your age group.
Kids' Challenges Adult Challenge
CookingAround the World with CultureALL: ChickenAdobo
Learn to cook ChickenAdobo with CultureAll ambassadorAlma Coon on Tuesday,August 19, at the ForestAvenue Library at 6 PM Alma will demonstrate preparing this delicious dish. Participants will be able to sample the meal and take home a copy of the recipe.
Register to attend
Featured Events at Forest Kids and Teens
The Pigeon Visits
Mondays 4-5 PM
JoinASAPTeaching Artist Shayla Williams for anAnime Workshop. Explore the popular art of Japanese-style animation and learn
Wednesday, August 27 3:30-4:30 PM
Join an educator from Polk County Conservation to learn about common and
Thursday, August 21 6:30-7:30 PM
The Pigeon is coming to the ForestAvenue Library for our pajama storytime! GiveThe Pigeon a hug or high five, and
to draw characters in anime style! Learn more.
Snack provided for all participants.
Tuesday, August 26 2-3 PM
Learn safe medication practices through the Generation Rx program for older adults.The program will cover the following themes:
Be your own health advocate Learn safe medication practices Know the risks of medication misuse
Add this event to your calendar
uncommon birds in Iowa. Our educator will use a variety of bird mounts to enhance the lesson. Add the event to your calendar
get your picture taken —but don't let him drive the bus! Add this event to your calendar.
The Pigeon will be visiting all six DMPL locations. Check out the schedule
Adults
Wednesday, August 20 6-7 PM
Make your own clay earrings at our monthly adult craft night meet up! Add the event to your calendar.
Space limited by supplies.
Tuesday, August 12 6-7 PM
Meet other sewing hobbyists and work on your current projects at the Forest Avenue Library
Kaitlyn, our Sewing for Beginners series instructor, will be on hand to help answer any questions you may have while working on your projects.
Please bring any tools or materials you need to work on your project. Add the event to your calendar.
Generation Rx Craft Night: Clay Earrings
Sew Social
How the library helped Melanie Jacobs grow her art business with some
purr-fect buttons
"Using the library has helped increase my business's bottom line."—Melanie Jacobs, Owner, Cat Loaf Studio
Thwap.Thwap.Thwap.The button maker sounds through the library’s Tech Central space as Melanie Jacobs presses down on the machine again and again. She aligns her quirky cat illustrations on top of pieces of metal, creating colorful, collectible buttons.
For Melanie, that satisfying sound gives her an opportunity every artist wants – more exposure for and more recognition of her art...(continued on our website)
Check out her story
