adults Free Friday Flicks at Franklin – Judy Friday, October 1, 2 PM | Franklin Avenue Library Renée Zellweger won a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of legendary performer Judy Garland in Judy. Primarily set during the late 1960s, the film explores the troubled entertainer as she tries to resurrect her career with a series of concerts in London.
Flu Vaccine Clinic with Polk County Health Monday, October 4, 10 AM | South Side Library Grab your annual flu vaccine while picking up your holds at South Side Library! Polk County Health professionals will be on hand to get you vaccinated for the 2021 flu season. Free.
Typing Class Monday, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 3 PM | North Side Library Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday to practice and get one-on-one assistance. Laptops will be provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Writers’ Workshop Monday, October 4, 5:30 PM | Central Library Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. Email Elizabeth at EAHooverdeGalvez@dmpl.org with your work if you would like to share your writing.
What Is Dyslexia? Monday, October 4, 6 PM | Zoom Attendees will learn myths and facts about dyslexia and will also have the opportunity to participate in a short dyslexia simulation activity designed to increase empathy and understanding. Registration required.
Fraud Fighters Tuesday, October 5, 2:30 PM | South Side Library Every day, someone in America becomes a victim of fraud. One in three Americans ages 65 and older are scammed, losing $36.5 billion annually to financial exploitation, criminal fraud, and caregiver abuse. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from fraud during this special virtual program.
Fresh Conversations Friday, October 8, 10:30 AM | North Side Library Iowans aged 60 and older are invited to discuss current nutrition and health topics, taste low-cost healthy recipes, and discover new ways to stay active and independent. Join us for a fun conversation that will help you learn how to maintain your health and independence during our monthly meetups. Registration required. 6 engage • October 2021
Jaguars of the Northern Pantanal: A Photogenic Journey Monday, October 11, 6 PM | Zoom Dr. Paul Brooke, Professor at Grand View University, will present on the Northern Pantanal jaguars. Brooke and his coauthor Paul Donahue investigate these amazing animals in terms of their cub raising, hunting, mating, and diet.
Spark Stories: Jose Alvarado Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 PM | Facebook and YouTube Jose Alvarado has served as the executive director of the latinx non-profit organization Latinx Immigrants of Iowa since stories its founding in 2016 and has developed several programs to support Latinx people. Jose will share his spark story, or what motivated him to get involved — and what he reads to stay inspired. past | present | future
World Singing Day Saturday, October 16, 11 AM | Central Library lawn Gather for World Singing Day, a global singalong held annually in October that brings people together in communities all around the world to sing together. We’ll provide lyrics for a selection of popular songs including the 2021 World Singing Day Song of the Year, “Here Comes the Sun.”
Franklin Cinema Club Monday, October 18, 6 PM | Franklin Avenue Library This month we’ll be discussing The Fits (2015). Participants should view the movie prior to the discussion. It’s available for free through Kanopy, the library’s free streaming DVD service, as well as our DVD collection.
Trivia Chills and Thrills Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 PM | Zoom Are you so full of spooky trivia that zombies are coming for your brains? Join us for an evening full of trivia that will give you all the chills and thrills! Play with your friends or on your own but be sure to come up with a great team name. Registration required.
CROSSROADS: A History of the Blues, featuring Scott Davis Saturday, October 23, 2 PM | Franklin Avenue Library Learn about the history of blues music from Scott Davis, an Adjunct Music Professor at Des Moines Area Community College and Band/ Jazz Band Assistant at Des Moines Public Schools. Davis is also a member of the Community Jazz Center Hall of Fame.
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