Welcome to Next Month at Forest! This is a newsletter for those who use the ForestAvenue 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!
Sewing for Tweens
Wednesdays | 4-5:30 PM
Tweens are invited to join sewing instructor Kaitlyn Munro for a fiveweek beginners sewing series focused on hand-sewing basics. Come to one or all that interest you!
October 1: Intro to Sewing
October 8: DIYStuffies
October 15: Repurposing Items
October 22: Sewing Machine
Basics
October 29: Halloween
Costumes
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*This program is intended for students in grades 4-8.
FallAuthor Series
Wednesday, October 8 7-9 PM
Olmsted Center, Drake University (2875 University Avenue)
Celebrate Banned Books week withAmanda Jones, anAmerican librarian and anti-censorship advocate. Jones has been heavily involved in anti-book-banning movements throughout the US.
Her book, ThatLibrarian, is a powerful look at the nationwide book banning crisis, revealing how extremists target libraries, and how one community’s fight became a rallying cry for intellectual freedom.
This event is hosted in partnership with Drake University and will be moderated byAmerican Library Association president Sam Helmick.
Registration is not required, but registered attendees will get a parking pass to use on the day of the event.
Thursday, October 16 7-9 PM Central Library
Hank Phillippi Ryan is a USAToday bestselling author of 16 thrillers, a 37-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter, and winner of fiveAgathas, fiveAnthonys, and the Mary Higgins ClarkAward. Her new book, AllThisCouldBeYours, features scenes set at the Des Moines Public Library
This event will be moderated by bestselling, Iowa author Heather Gudenkauf.
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Featured Events at Forest Kids and Teens
Bats with Polk County Conservation Book Club Pizza Party: The UndeadFoxof DeadwoodForest Play and Learn Group
Thursday, October 23
3:30-4:30 PM
Join an educator from Polk County Conservation to explore the myths and fears surrounding bats. Students will also learn about echolocation through a hands-on activity Add this event to your calendar.
Thursday, October 9
6:15-7 PM
Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics. This month we will be reading: TheUndead FoxofDeadwood ForestbyAubrey Hartman. Register to get your FREE copy of the book to keep.
Mondays 4-5 PM
JoinASAPTeachingArtist Cameron Solen to create
Friday, October 24 10AM-12 PM
Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory activities. Add this event to your calendar.
Wednesday, October 8 10:15-10:45AM
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining the library for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Enjoy stories, learn important fire safety tips, and get an up-close look at a real fire
into imaginative three-dimensional works of art. Each week features new materials and a chance to design unique creations to take home! Learn more.
Snack provided for all participants.
engine.Add this event to your calendar.
The Fire Department will be visiting all DMPLlocations. See the full schedule.
Adults
Blood on the Clocktower
Saturday, October 25 2-5 PM
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Bloodonthe ClocktowerwithThe Dealt Hand!This social deduction game, like Werewolf or Mafia, lets players take on good or evil roles, scheming by day and battling demons by night. Perfect for new and experienced players. Register to attend.
Craft Night: Book Page Wreath
Wednesday, October 15 6-7 PM
Craft Night at the ForestAvenue Library is a great place to spend time with friends, meet new people, and this month make a wreath using books pages. Ribbons and decorations will be available to make it Fall or Halloween themed. Add this event to your calendar.
Women's English Language Practice
Wednesdays 2-3 PM
Join other women in this casual English conversation group! Share coffee, chat, and learn together with a ForestAvenue Library staff moderator This group welcomes women of all language backgrounds who want to improve English skills and connect with the ELL community See upcoming events.
