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engage April 2021

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CLASSES • ACTIVITIES • EVENTS

Celebrate ART all month at DMPL Page 7

Central Library turns 15!

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Find dozens of free virtual events, including book clubs, our next AViD author event, and more!

Library programs are made possible with support from the Des Moines Public Library Foundation and its FOUNDATION generous donors. The Foundation Opening Doors. Books. Minds. supports at least 87 percent of Des Moines Public Library programs, and provides funding for AViD and the Summer Reading program, which supports 5,000+ children participants each year.

For more information about the Des Moines Public Library Foundation and to find out how you can support the library with a donation this Library Giving Day (April 7), go to dmpl.org/foundation.

IN THIS ISSUE 3 For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Central Library Birthday . . . . . . . . .

ON THE COVER The mural featured on the cover is by Asphate and LETER91. It is located on the side of the building where the non-profit Creative Visions is located on the corner of 13th and Forest Ave. It is featured on the #DMPLMuralTour and Asphate will be a panelist during our Q&A event about Making Murals in Des Moines.

HOURS AND LOCATIONS Always open 24/7 at dmpl.org

Central Library

Forest Avenue Library

North Side Library

1000 Grand Avenue

1326 Forest Avenue

3516 Fifth Avenue

9 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday Pickup Window: Available during open hours

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday Curbside Pickup: 10 AM - 1 PM Monday-Saturday

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday Curbside Pickup: 10 AM - 1 PM Monday-Saturday

East Side Library

Franklin Avenue Library

South Side Library

2559 Hubbell Avenue

5000 Franklin Avenue

1111 Porter Avenue

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday Curbside Pickup: 10 AM - 1 PM Monday-Saturday

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM- 5 PM Saturday Curbside Pickup: 10 AM - 4 PM Monday-Saturday

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday Curbside Pickup: 10 AM - 1 PM Monday-Saturday

reference@dmpl.org | 515.283.4152 *Hours are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please visit dmpl.org for up-to-date hours and information on available library services.

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All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are open full hours for most in-person services. The Central Library opens at 9:00 AM, and all other locations open at 10:00 AM. This includes browsing, public computer use, holds pickup, faxing/copying/printing services, new library card signups, and more!

meeting rooms remain closed). Anyone over the age of 2 will be required to correctly wear a mask while inside the library, and social distancing will also be required.

In addition, each building will have capacity limits, and customers will be limited to 30 minutes inside the library unless they are using a public computer.

Curbside pickup will continue on a limited basis, and study rooms may now be reserved as well (public

For more information, go to dmpl.org/reopen.

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Central Library turns 15!

On April 8, 2006, the Des Moines Public Library turned the page on a new chapter in its long, rich history. The Central Library was relocated downtown in a brand-new state-of-the-art building, located at 1000 Grand Avenue. This month, that building turns 15 years old.

The original Central Library opened in 1903 at 100 Locust Street on the Des Moines Riverfront. Nearly a century later, library leaders decided the building was no longer meeting the needs of the community. It was not handicapaccessible in many areas, maintenance in the old building was becoming an issue, and most of all, the building was just too small for the city’s largest library.

A new site was selected on the western end of downtown, in what became known as the Western Gateway. Famed London architect David Chipperfield was selected to design the project, and construction began in 2002.

The building was lauded as an architectural accomplishment. During the day, the copper mesh panels placed between windowpanes is clearly visible, even reflecting sunlight on bright days. Central Library was the first building in the world to use such panels, which significantly reduces UV radiation, protecting books and improving energy efficiency. When on the inside, the windows are clear, providing daylight to nearly every part of the building. There are 355 window panels in the building, each weighing 1,400 pounds.

Another notable feature is one you can’t see from the ground. The Central Library has a green roof covering the entirety of the building. The green roof provides insulation and controls water runoff with its ability to retain more than 187,000 gallons of water.

The new Central Library, along with the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and an expansion of Meredith Corporation’s headquarters, have often been credited with revitalizing the western part of downtown Des Moines. The old Main Library was able to gain a facelift as well, as the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates moved in in 2009. That building now hosts international dignitaries and world-class performers as part of its annual Laureate Award Ceremony, including Ray Charles, John Denver, and Leslie Odom, Jr. of Hamilton fame.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Library is not hosting any programs celebrating the building’s 15th anniversary. However, there will be a few displays at Central throughout the month of April. On the library’s first floor, the original scale model of the Central Library will be on display. It will include a timeline, photos of construction, and information about what buildings stood here before the Central Library was built. The main stairwell will have an outline of the building and some facts about its construction. With the library now open for full hours, we invite you to come take a look around.

Central Library by the numbers 15

AGE OF CENTRAL LIBRARY, IN YEARS

110,000

SQUARE FEET OF THE BUILDING

1903

YEAR THE ORIGINAL MAIN LIBRARY OPENED

355

NUMBER OF HIGHEFFICIENCY WINDOW PANELS ON THE BUILDING

1,400

WEIGHT, IN POUNDS, OF EACH PANEL

30

PERCENT LESS ENERGY USED THAN A CONVENTIONAL BUILDING

32.3

COST, IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, TO CONSTRUCT CENTRAL LIBRARY April 2021 • engage

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Virtual Storytimes!

Silly Bunnies! Storytime Friday, April 2, 10:15 AM | Facebook Miss Janeé will read the hilarious story Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas and kids can engage in bunny-themed fingerplays and a flannel board story.

LIVE Baby Rhyme Time Friday, April 9, 10:15 AM | Facebook LIVE Join Miss Jennifer on Facebook LIVE for rhymes, songs, bounces, and puppets. So put your baby on your lap and get ready for some fun! Baby Rhyme Time is aimed at children 18 months and younger, but all ages are welcome.

American Sign Language Storytime with Rosie, Miss Mary, and Mr. Jay! Friday, April 16, 10:15 AM | Facebook Rosie and Miss Mary will be joined for this special storytime by Mr. Jay, an ASL certified interpreter at Capitol View Elementary in Des Moines. We will sing, rhyme, and read a story – all with sign language interpretation by Mr. Jay.

Bilingual Storytime: Earth Day Edition | Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: Edición del Día de la Tierra Tuesday, April 20, 6:30 PM | Facebook Enjoy a virtual storytime in English and Spanish celebrating Earth Day! ¡Disfruten de un cuento virtual en inglés y español celebrando el Día de la Tierra!

Virtual Build a Story!

Friday, April 23, 10:15 AM | Zoom Do you have someone who loves to build and read? Join us for a special storytime where we combine both! Get out your materials or request a kit to check out and build your own cool creations as we hear stories from a librarian. You can even show your creations at the end! Registration required.

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kids Iowa Children’s Choice Award Book Club Thursday, April 1, 4:00 PM | Zoom Join us at this virtual book club where we will discuss Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, one of the books nominated for an Iowa Children’s Choice Award.

Registration required.

Library Learning Bags: Earth Day April 10-17 at all locations Stop by any DMPL location for this month’s learning bag, which includes a plant craft in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. There is also a scavenger hunt from the Des Moines Botanical Center, plus seed packets and an activity book courtesy of Iowa Total Care.

Virtual Creative Readers Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 PM | Zoom How do you scare monsters away? Find out as we read Monster Trouble! by Lane Fredrickson.

We will play a game and create our own friendly monster. Registrants can pick up a bag of supplies for the craft from the Franklin Avenue Library. Registration required.

Get Moving with Grace Fitness Saturday, April 10, 2:00 PM | Zoom Kick off Week of the Young Child with Des Moines Public Library and Grace Fitness! Fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins will join us for a 30-minute workout for the whole family. All fitness levels welcome and no fitness equipment needed! Registration required.

¡DÍA DEL NIÑO!

Peeps Diorama Contest April 1-15 Get creative with Peeps, everyone’s favorite Spring candy! Pick up a diorama kit from Central Library, then create a diorama for a chance to win prizes. See dmpl.org/events for all the details.

AT DMPL

DAY OF THE CHILD!

Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading. This year the library and its community partners are celebrating together!

Día es una celebración internacional de la alegría que uno siente durante su niñez y primeras etapas de lectura. ¡Este año, la biblioteca y sus socios comunitarios están celebrando juntos!

Día del Niño Celebration | Celebración del Día del Niño

Día del Niño Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües: Edición Día del Niño

Friday, April 30, 4:00-6:00 PM | Birdland Park, 2100 Saylor Road • Meet helpers from the Library, Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works departments and see their vehicles up close.

Friday, April 30, 10:15 AM | Facebook Join us on Facebook for a special edition of Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Les in recognition of Día del Niño! Día celebrates the joy of childhood and reading across all borders, ethnicities, and languages through sharing multi-cultural stories, music, and games.

• Walk through our bilingual storywalk, I Can/Yo Puedo.

• Pick up a FREE Library Learning Bag with books and hands-on activities, plus a FREE healthy snack bag from Knock & Drop.

• Masks required for all attendees age 2 and older.

• Conozca a los ayudantes de los departamentos de la Biblioteca, Bomberos, Policía, Parques y Recreación y Obras Públicas y observe sus vehículos de cerca.

¡Acompáñennos en Facebook para una edición especial de Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües con la Sra. Les, en reconocimiento del Día del Niño! Día celebra la alegría de la niñez y la lectura que cruza fronteras, identidades étnicas, e idiomas por medio de historias multiculturales, música y juegos.

• Camine por nuestro storywalk bilingüe “I Can/Yo Puedo” • Recoja una Bibliobolsa Educativa GRATIS con libros y actividades, además de una bolsa de bocadillos saludables GRATIS de Knock & Drop • Se requieren cubrebocas para todos los asistentes mayores de 2 años.

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teens Nintendo Switch Teen Tournament: Mario Kart 8

Teen Wellness: Self-Care Workshop Series

Monday, April 12, 4:00 PM | Nintendo Switch Online

Wednesday, April 14, 4:00 PM | Zoom Self-care is an important part of wellness.

Join us and our partners at Please Pass the Love to learn the basics of self-care.

In this session, students will learn how to use their voices to transform their schools into a supportive and safe environment for everyone. Registration required.

Nintendo Switch Teen Tournament

DMPL Virtual Teen Book Club Thursday, April 15, 4:00 PM | Zoom Join us on Zoom for this meeting of the DMPL Teen Book Club where will be discussing American Street by May AViD author Ibi Zoboi. Registration required.

Join us for a Mario Kart tournament for ages 10-18. You can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Mario Kart 8. Registration required.

Among Us

Teen Chefs: All Things Pizza with Natural Grocers

Tuesday, April 13, 4:00 PM | Zoom

Wednesday, April 21, 4:00 PM | Zoom Calling all pizza lovers! Come play in the kitchen with us and Natural Grocers as we create pizza snacks that go beyond your standard pizza. Registration required.

Play Among Us with fellow DMPL fans

Nintendo Switch Teen Battle: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

Are you a humble member of our crew, or the sneaky imposter? Join us for a game of Among Us, and we’ll find out! At the end of the program, each participant will receive a 3D-printed figurine. Participants are required to have the game, either on a mobile device, a PC, or a game console. Registration required.

Monday, April 26, 4:00 PM | Nintendo Switch Online Join us in the Battle Arena! Ages 10-18 can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.

Registration required.

3-D Printing Basics:

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3-D Printing Basics: Pencil Toppers

3-D Printing Basics: Bobbleheads

3D Printing Basics: Figure Building

Tuesday, April 6, 5:00 PM | Zoom This class will cover designing a pencil topper with several colors of filament.

We will build one design together and have time to work on our own creations as well. This program is best for ages 9-16 and has limited space. Registration required.

Thursday, April 22, 5:00 PM | Zoom Learn how to design your own 3-D Prints!

This class will cover designing a Minecraft bobblehead using a spring. Registration required.

Thursday, April 29, 5:30 PM | Zoom We’ll learn how to combine and connect shapes in Tinkercad in order to create a simple animal figurine. Registration required.

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adults Authors Visiting in Des Moines:

Hanif Abdurraqib Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 PM | Zoom Hanif Abdurraqib is an award-winning poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. In his newest book, A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance, Hanif reflects on Black performance and performers and how they are inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture. Registration required.

Writers’ Workshop Online

Spark Stories: Monika Owczarski

Monday, April 5, 5:30 PM | Zoom Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual Writer’s Workshop on the first Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Registration required.

Wednesday, April 28, 6:30 PM | Facebook Though she has no history or formal training in farming, Owczarski became an accidental farmer. She worked with Des Moines Parks and Rec Department to transform a pocket park in River Bend into the beginnings of Sweet Tooth Farm. Hear how Owczarski uses her farm to fight food insecurity and promote social justice.

Join the Ukulele Craze!

Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, & 27, 6:30 PM | Zoom Use your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library’s soprano ukuleles with your library card. Natalie Steenson will facilitate this 4-week class, teaching ukulele basics, chords and strumming patterns for teens and adults. Registration required.

Take & Make: Beeswax Wraps Saturday, April 10, 12:00 PM | Zoom Instead of using cling wrap or tin foil and throwing it away, beeswax wrap can be reused again and again. Participants who register for the program will receive a kit with all the materials needed to make beeswax wrap at home. Registration required.

Everything Bagpipes with Kevin Chapman Monday, April 12, 6:00 PM | Zoom Kevin Chapman has played bagpipes for over forty years, both in bands and as a solo performer. He’s even performed in front of four different presidents and a pope! He’ll talk about the history of bagpipes, perform a few numbers, and share related bagpipe items and memorabilia in this hour-long Zoom presentation. Registration required.

April Virtual Book Clubs DMPL Virtual Genre Voyager Book Club Wednesday, April 7, 6:30 PM | Zoom Our April book is Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline. Registration required.

DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club Thursday, April 15, 6:30 PM | Zoom This month, we are reading Pet, by Akwaeke Emezi. Registration required.

DMPL Virtual Book Club Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 PM | Zoom This month, we will be discussing The Astonishing Color of After, by Emily X.R. Pan. Registration required.

DSM Book Festival Book Club Thursday, April 29, 7:00 PM | Zoom This month’s discussion will focus on The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Registration required.

celebrate art at DMPL Metro Mural Tour!

Starts April 1 | Beanstack Des Moines is home to amazing public art, so challenge yourself to visit some of the incredible murals around the city. Visit murals, earn badges, explore art!

Go to dmpl.beanstack.org to get started.

Making Murals in Des Moines:

A Q&A with Artists Asphate, Didi Contreras, and Robert Moore Saturday, April 10, 2:00 PM Zoom Join the library and three mural artists to learn about the process of making public art in Des Moines and how some of our favorite murals came about.

Registration required.

Paint Yourself Calm Monday, April 12, 6:00 PM | Zoom Learn to paint a soothing piece of artwork in this program led by watercolorist Lisa Christensen.

We will be painting a beautiful, relaxing landscape scene. This project is perfect for beginner and intermediate watercolorists.

Supplies will be available to pick up at the North Side Library starting on Monday, April 5.

Registration required.

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