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Writers’ Workshop
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Monday, August 2, 5:30 PM | Central Library Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. If you would like to share your writing with the group, please attach the document in an email to EAHooverDeGalvez@dmpl.org so that copies can printed prior to the event.
Conversations & Coffee
Tuesday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 12:30 pm | Forest Avenue Library Join community members and English language learners at Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks! Activities are provided to prompt and encourage conversation.
How to Sign-Up for DMACC Classes
Saturday, August 7, 2-4 PM | Forest Avenue Library Staff from DMACC Admissions will be here to help you through the class registration process. Meet representatives from DMACC’s Workforce Training Academy, learn about financial aid with materials from the Iowa College Access Network, or talk to Drake admissions staff about transferring credits. Activities and snacks will be provided for kids. Help in Spanish will be available, as well.
Franklin Cinema Club
Monday, August 16, 6:30 PM | Franklin Avenue Library Join us to discuss critically acclaimed and noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a new film discussion series held on the third Monday of each month. Please watch the movie, available on Kanopy, prior to the program. This month we’ll be discussing Timbuktu.
An Introduction to Overnight Oats
Thursday, August 26, 6 PM | East Side Library Loaded with superfoods and super flavor, overnight oats are a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Learn how easy it is to make, discover how power packed each serving can be, then create your own customized jar to take home to eat the next day! Registration required.
CROSSROADS: A Journey with the Blues
Saturday, August 28, 2 PM | Riley Park, 2819 53rd Street Families can come to this program and learn how to play the harmonica from Central Iowa Blues Society member Malcolm Wells. Attendees will receive a free harmonica courtesy of the Central Iowa Blues Society while supplies last, so come early!
Fall Gardening with Polk County Extension
Monday, August 30, 6 PM | Franklin Avenue Library Learn about growing food this autumn and how to prepare for winter. Kalsa Parker Browning, a Master Gardener with the Iowa State Extension Office, will lead the program.
The Outreach Project
The Outreach Project
Mondays and Fridays, 1-3 PM | Central Library Get help finding community resources like meal sites and shelters, or support and referrals for matters like scheduling a medical or mental health appointment or applying for an ID. Community advocates from Primary Health Care, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, and Hope Ministries will offer help and support to those in need at Central Library.
August Book Clubs
DMPL Virtual Genre Voyager Book Club
Wednesday, August 4, 6:30 PM | Zoom This month, we’ll be reading The Night Tiger, by Yangsze Choo. Registration required.
Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion
Monday, August 9, 1 PM | Franklin Avenue Library This month we’re reading Educated, by Tara Westover. Registration required.
DMPL Virtual YA for Adults Book Club
Thursday, August 19, 6 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading Verify, by Joelle Charbonneau. Registration required.
DMPL Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, August 24, 6 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading An Extraordinary Union, by Alyssa Cole. Registration required.
DSM Book Festival Book Club
Thursday, August 26, 7 PM | Zoom This month, we’ll be reading The Plot. by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Registration required.
