Welcome to Next Month at Central! This is a newsletter for those who use Central 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.
Finish summer strong! Complete and turn in your entry forms to be entered in the final prize drawings for your age group.
Gamer Jazz! Presented by the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra
Central Library Saturday, August 23 2-3 PM
The Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra returns to the library this summer with the jazziest video game tunes around.
Enjoy a free live concert as your favorite gaming tracks come to life with smooth grooves and highenergy performances.All ages are welcome for this fun musical event.
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Meet our summer intern Emerson
Make plans to visit the Central Library to view the current exhibition by local artist Jacque
Emerson has been interning at Central Library all summer. She is wrapping up her internship in August, and so we wanted to ask her what she has loved about working at the library
ViewAdventurers,by Jacque Fabritz, at the Central LibraryArt Gallery
Fabritz before it is gone onAugust 11.
Her multimedia paintings have wowed visitors.
"I was interested in adding bits of three dimension to my paintings," says Jacque. "The combination of carving tools and wood canvases lead me to the idea of carving into the canvas.The subtractive strokes create definition and reflection. I think the overall look of this technique is reminiscent of a wood block."
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"I think the best part of being the summer intern here at Central Library has been the people here," says Emerson. "From projects in the archives, to helping with community engagement, to getting to meet all of our wonderful patrons at events and from behind the desk, it’s been a great and versatile experience that I’ll make sure to put to good use."
After her internship, she will be moving to Iowa City to pursue her Masters in Library and Information Science. Join us in wishing Emerson good luck on her next adventure.
How Tech Central 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)
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Peaches, Pedro Pascal, and Public Libraries
Saturday, August 2 2-4 PM
Eat some PEACHES and love PEDRO PASCALwith us at the DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY!
We will watch The UnbearableWeightof Massive Talent(starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal) and create Pedro Pascalthemed arts and crafts. Add this event to your calendar.
WritingYour Life: An Introduction to Memoir Generation RX
Wednesday, August 6 6-7:30 PM
Join authorTom Montgomery Fate for a free workshop on the art of the memoir
He will share strategies for mining your life stories.This workshop focuses on craft rather than indepth writing, so bring a pen and paper or laptop for brief generative exercises and to capture your ideas. Add this event to your calendar.
Kids
Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy
Friday, August 15 4-4:45 PM
Wednesday, August 20 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 program to your calendar.
The Pigeon visits Central Library Tippi Toes Dance Class
Thursday, August 21 10:15-10:45AM
The Pigeon is coming to Wiggles and Giggles at Central
Saturday, August 9 10:30-11AM
TippiToes is coming back to the library! This high energy
Build your own rover model while learning about how we have explored Mars! NASA Solar System Ambassador Dan Hoy will share how rovers are designed and what they have revealed about the Red Planet. Add this event to your calendar
Library! GiveThe Pigeon a hug or high five, and 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
MoreAugust Events
dance class is the perfect opportunity for kids to try something new while having a blast and burning some energy! Add this event to your calendar.
Any child between the ages 2-10 can participate.
