engage July 2021

engage July 2021

vol 2 • issue 5

CLASSES • ACTIVITIES • EVENTS

GET OUTSIDE!

Enjoy summer with the library!

Summer Science, Art on the Green, Pop-Up Fun, and more!

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Find dozens of free events, programs, and more!

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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, go to dmpl.org/foundation.

IN THIS ISSUE 3 For Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Storytimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ON THE COVER Summer Reading participants take part in an outdoor bubble program at South Side Library.

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 1-5 PM Sunday Pickup Window: Available during open hours, except Sunday

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

Franklin Avenue Library

South Side Library

5000 Franklin Avenue

1111 Porter Avenue

10 AM - 7 PM Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM- 5 PM Saturday 1-5 PM Sunday 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 2559 Hubbell 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

reference@dmpl.org | 515.283.4152

Closing: All six locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be CLOSED on July 4-5.

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

There’s still time to register!

June 7-August 7, 2021

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OUTDOOR

PROGRAMS Epic Graphic Novel Club:

Let’s Make a Mess! Art Night

Cardboard Kingdom: Friday, July 2, 4:30 PM | East Side Library lawn

Monday, July 12, 5:30 PM | East Side Library lawn Use eggshell containers, balloon paints, and more in ways that you’d never be allowed to at home. It’s a great way to create a masterpiece as a family! Be sure to dress in clothes you can get dirty.

Sidekicks: Friday, July 30, 4:30 PM | East Side Library lawn We will chat about the book, play games, and get copies for the next read in the book club! When you register, you’ll be able to pick up your own copy of the book at the East Side Library in advance of the program. Registration required.

Art on the Green Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna for these free, creative programs where kids bring their artwork to life. Days, times, locations, and projects are as follows:

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Make a Koi Fish: Thursday, July 8, 3 PM | Ashby Park, 3200 38th St. Make Sandpaper Art: Monday, July 12, 3 PM | Colby Park, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights Make a Colorful Shape Collage: Thursday, July 22, 3 PM | Riley Park, 5300 Urbandale Ave.

Central Iowa Shelter & Services will serve a free meal after the July 8 and 22 programs. The meal is free and available to anyone.

Summer Science Central Iowa Shelter & Services will serve a free meal after the July 15 and 29 programs.

The meal is free and available to anyone.

Pop-Up Fun on the South Side Library lawn Outdoor Obstacle Course: Thursday, July 15, 1 PM Challenge yourself with our outdoor obstacle course on the library lawn! For ages 5-12.

Art Creations: Thursday, July 22, 1 PM Make and take artwork outside on the library lawn. Use our supplies to make any creation you choose! Ages 5-18.

Sidewalk Painting: Thursday, July 29, 1 PM Listen to a story about colors, then paint our sidewalks with sidewalk chalk paint! Ages 6 and up.

Get Moving with Grace Fitness July 15 and 22, 2 PM | Forest Avenue Library lawn Bring your children and dance and move your body outdoors on the west lawn at Forest Avenue Library. Join us and fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins of Grace Fitness for a 30-minute workout session for the whole family. No equipment needed. All ages welcome.

Join Miss Jennifer to explore science through activities and experiments.

The schedule and activities are as follows: Butterfly Feeders: Thursday, July 1, 3 PM | Westchester Park, 4901 Valdez Drive Dissect Owl Pellets: Thursday, July 15, 3 PM | Woodlawn Park, 3126 Twana Drive Fun with Gravity: Monday, July 26, 3 PM | Colby Park, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights Popsicle Stick Catapults: Thursday, July 29, 3 PM Witmer Park, 1610 34th St.

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kids Rock Buddies!

Slime Time

Tuesday, July 27, 4 PM | Central Library lawn Make your own rock friend outside the Central Library. We’ll provide a rock and supplies for you to create a friend as unique and cool as you!

Ages 6-12.

Friday, July 30, 3:30 PM | Forest Avenue Library lawn Join us for an epic outdoor slime event! We will have stations set up with various recipes for you to test out and take with you. While supplies last.

Virtual Programs Mighty Girl Empowerment Series ages 10-12

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ASAP Presents: Give This Artist a Hand!

Tuesday, July 13, 2 PM | Facebook Join After School Arts Program (ASAP) teaching artist E.J. Frye for a virtual art lesson on how to make an ecosculpture in the shape of a hand. Learn how to create a life-size hand out of recycled materials like plastic bags and baking twine. Pick up supplies at any DMPL branch beginning on July 6. While supplies last.

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July 12, 19, 26, & August 2, 2:30 PM | Zoom Are you a mighty girl*? Ready to become a mighty woman but have questions? Then join DMPL and community experts to get your questions answered in this four-session series. Know your body, know yourself, and get empowered! Topics and more information available at dmpl.org. Registration required. *The Mighty Girl Empowerment Series recognizes and welcomes individuals who self-identify as gender fluid, non-binary, and transgender who seek inclusion in our programming. Ages 10-12.

Take & Makes Get Growing Take & Make

Fairy Garden At-Home Kits

July 6-10 | East Side Library Our Get Growing bags come with everything you need to grow some flowers this summer, plus educational activities and a painted rock craft. While supplies last.

July 12-18 | Facebook (pick up kits at Central Library) Stop inside Central Library or its pickup window and grab a Fairy Garden Kit to make at home with your family! These kits are suitable for children ages 4-12 and will contain some small parts that should have adult supervision. An instructional video will be posted on the library’s Facebook Page.

Library Learning Bags: Outdoor Fun Edition July 17-23 | All locations Stop by any of our six branches to pick up a Library Learning Bag. This month’s bag will include outdoor-themed activities, as well as a copy of Sesame Street’s picture book, Comfy-Cozy Nest.

Thank you to Polk County Conservation and Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids for their donations to this month’s bag.

LEGO Take & Make July 12-16 | Forest Avenue Library Decorate your own LEGO minifigure with paint and enjoy LEGO themed activities and challenges to go. While supplies last.

Pikachu Take & Make July 13-16 | South Side Library Grab a Pikachu figurine and Pokémon materials to take home and color! While supplies last.

Minute to Win It Kit July 19-24 | Forest Avenue Library Beat the clock with our Minute to Win It bags. Each kit includes goofy challenges that will crack you up as you try to finish in under a minute. While supplies last.

Coloring Craft Bag July 19-24 | South Side Library Pick up a craft bag filled with posters, bookmarks and other fun items to color and doodle at home! While supplies last.

Bake Shop Squishies Take & Make July 26-31 | Forest Avenue Library Squishy, floofy, cutie pies! Paint your take-home Kawaii squishies and feast your eyes on some bakery-themed coloring sheets.

While supplies last.

Kid’s Craft Bag July 26-31 | South Side Library Pick up a bag filled with supplies to make and create at home.

While supplies last. For ages 5-12.

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teens Awesome Interviews with Connect 2 Careers Thursday, July 1, 4 PM | Central Library Thinking of applying for a summer or after-school job? Chances are you’ll have to go to an interview. Learn how to give an awesome one from presenters at Connect 2 Careers. They’ll teach you everything you need to know, from professional communication to how to prepare, and more!

Learn to Slay: Intro to Dungeons and Dragons Wednesday, July 7 and 21, 3 PM | Zoom Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon, raid a dungeon treasure room, or even save a village from an evil bandit horde? Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons with our friends at The Rook Room. When you sign up, you’ll be registered for both sessions. Each session will build on information presented at previous sessions, so please plan on attending as many sessions as possible.

Messy STEM: Chemical Reactions Wednesday, July 7, 3:30 PM | Forest Avenue Library lawn Join us on the Forest Avenue Library lawn as we learn all about chemical reactions.

Ages 8 and up.

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Seems Sus: Deduction Gaming with The Dealt Hand

Deduction Gaming with The DealtHand

Thursday, July 8, 4 PM | Central Library lawn Do you love games likes Among Us, watching for who’s acting sus, and putting together clues? Then you’ll want to join us on the Central Library lawn to play awesome deduction games from our local gaming partner The Dealt Hand! Ages 10 and up. Registration required.

Outdoor Obby Friday, July 9, 3:30 PM | Forest Avenue Library lawn Visit the Forest Avenue Library for a sidewalk obstacle course! We will have stations set up with varying levels of difficult and prizes for completion. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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Tie-Dye Extravaganza!

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If you have something special of your own you’d like to tie-dye, such as a t-shirt, feel free to bring it with you. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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adults CROSSROADS: A Journey with the Blues Saturday, July 3, 2:00 PM | Witmer Park, 3409 Witmer A Journey with the Blues Parkway Listen to the blues while feeling the sunshine! Iowa musicians Matt Woods and Rob Lumbard will treat the audience to some fabulous blues at Witmer Park. Join us at the shelter area, which can be accessed via 37th Street off of Beaver Avenue.

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Conversations and Coffee Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:30 PM | Forest Avenue Library lawn Join community members and English language learners outside Forest Avenue Library for chats and snacks! Activities are provided to prompt and encourage conversation. This program is open to all English-speaking skill levels.

Learn to Play the Ukulele Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 6:30 PM | Zoom Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library’s soprano ukuleles with your library card. During this four-week class, you’ll learn ukulele basics, chords, and strumming patterns. For teens and adults.

Registration required.

Take & Bake: S’mores Bars Thursday, July 8, 6 PM | Zoom Learn how to make your favorite campfire treat right in your home.

Register to receive a s’mores kit with almost all the ingredients you’ll need. (Participants will need their own 9-by-13 inch pan, butter and parchment paper.) Easton, owner and operator of Easton’s Food Truck, and a DMPL librarian, Haley, will show participants how to make these yummy bars. Registration required.

Writers’ Workshop Online Monday, July 12, 5:30 PM | Zoom Share samples of your work and receive feedback from others writers in the group.

Registration required.

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Potato Print Workshop Wednesday, July 14, 11 AM | East Side Library Join us for an experimental printmaking workshop using potatoes! We will use kitchen knives to cut our designs and acrylic paint to print them. Frames will be provided for each attendee to take home their creations. Masks are encouraged. Registration required.

Spark Stories: Nate Evans Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 PM | Facebook and YouTube Nate Evans is the founder of Woodworking with a Purpose, which makes desks and furniture for families in need. When many schools moved online during the pandemic, Nate built more than 2,100 free desks for local families.

Hear what inspired him to make Des Moines a better place to live.

LGBTQIA+ Health Care in the Des Moines Metro Thursday, July 15, 6 PM | Zoom Join us for a panel presentation about LGBTQIA+ healthcare focusing on three main areas: How to find LGBTQIA+ healthcare (physical and mental care) and how to access it (a focus on under/ un-insured); health concerns that are specific to LGBTQIA+ patients; and how to advocate for oneself or a loved one in healthcare settings.

Following the presentation, we’ll have breakout rooms for you to ask questions of our panelists.

Registration required.

Make a Watercolor Book Friday, July 16, 10 AM, Forest Avenue Library lawn Come to Forest and make your own watercolor book! We’ll each paint a big sheet of paper, then divide it up and make a book out of it. This program is geared to adults, and while all ages are welcome, kids who will need help folding and tearing thick paper should be accompanied by adults.

The Natural Landscaping at the Franklin Avenue Library Monday, July 19, 6 PM | Franklin Avenue Library lawn Joel Van Roekel, supervisor of environmental education for Des Moines Parks and Recreation, will speak about the native plant species and the benefits they provide in the natural landscape that surrounds the Franklin Avenue Library. This is an outdoor program requiring limited walking during early evening summer sun, so dress appropriately.

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adults kids Let’s Watercolor!

Wednesday, July 21, 6 PM | Central Library and Zoom Artist and DMPL employee Fueche Vang will be teaching participants how to create a basic watercolor image. This hybrid event will take place in person at Central Library and also on Zoom. Brushes, paint, and paper are included in a kit with registration.

Registration required.

What Now? Surviving to Thriving in a Pandemic Wednesday, July 28, 2 PM | Franklin Avenue Library Two licensed therapists will join us to talk about ways to manage feelings related the changes in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is for anyone who is trying to adapt to another new normal after the stresses caused by the pandemic and the rapid shutdowns and reopenings.

Mini Murder Mystery: Murder of the High Wizard Saturday, July 31, 3 PM | Zoom The body of High Magus Wilburton has been discovered, the latest in a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances. Now it’s up to you and the rest of the faculty to figure out what’s going. Please register in advance for this program and pick up your character sheets prior to the event. Registration required.

July Virtual Book Clubs DMPL Virtual Genre Voyager Book Club Wednesday, July 7, 6:30 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading Dancing at the Pity Party, by Tyler Feder.

Registration required.

Franklin Avenue Library Book Club Monday, July 12, 1 PM | Franklin Avenue Library This month, we’re reading Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng. Registration required.

Virtual YA for Adults Book Club Thursday, July 15, 6 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading Jellicoe Road, by Melina Marchetta.

Registration required.

DSM Book Festival Book Club Thursday, July 22, 7 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Registration required.

DMPL Virtual Book Club Tuesday, July 27, 6 PM | Zoom This month, we’re reading I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, by Michelle McNamara. Registration required.

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Storytimes!

IN-PERSON PROGRAMS EAST SIDE LIBRARY

NORTH SIDE LIBRARY

July 6 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 13 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn

July 1 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, McHenry Park July 7 – Family Storytime at the Park | 6 PM, Turner Park July 8 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, McHenry Park July 9 – Storytime at Heritage Carousel | 10:30 AM, Union Park July 14 – Family Storytime at the Park | 6 PM, Turner Park July 15 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, McHenry Park July 21 – Family Storytime at the Park | 6 PM, Turner Park July 22 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, McHenry Park July 28 – Family Storytime at the Park | 6 PM, Turner Park July 29 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, McHenry Park

CENTRAL LIBRARY July 17 – Saturday Morning Special | 10:15 AM, Central children’s area Join Miss Mary for a brand-new preschool storytime. We’ll read Comfy-Cozy Nest, which is a Sesame Street book in partnership with Sesame Street in Communities.

FOREST AVENUE LIBRARY July 7 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 14 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 17 – Bilingual storytime (Vietnamese) | 10 AM, Forest meeting room July 21 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 28 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn

FRANKLIN AVENUE LIBRARY July 6 – Baby Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Ashby Park July 7 – Storytime on the Go | 10:30 AM, Ashby Park July 10 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Ashby Park July 13 – Baby Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Woodlawn Park July 14 – Storytime on the Go | 10:30 AM, Woodlawn Park July 16 – Family Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Colby Park July 20 – Family Storytime at the Park | 6 PM, Riley Park July 20 – Baby Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Riley Park July 21 – Storytime on the Go | 10:30 AM, Riley Park July 27 – Baby Storytime at the Park | 10:30 AM, Witmer Park July 28 – Storytime on the Go | 10:30 AM, Witmer Park

SOUTH SIDE LIBRARY July 1 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 8 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 15 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 22 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn July 26 – Swim Storytime | 6:45 PM, Nahas Aquatic Center July 29 – Sunshine Storytime | 10 AM, Library lawn

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS July 9 – American Sign Language storytime | 10:15 AM, Facebook July 20 – Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos y Canciones Bilingues | 6:30 PM, Facebook July 23 – Sesame Street storytime | 10:15 AM, Facebook July 30 – Virtual Stories, Songs, & Movement | 10:15 AM, Facebook