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!
Thanksgiving Holiday Closure
All DMPLlocations will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 29.
Support our Community Fridge
This time of year can be tight for a lot of families. At DMPL, we have community fridges at four of our library locations open to all library patrons in need of assistance.
The ForestAvenue Library fridge is located inside the building, to the right of the entrance. It is open to the public (for donations and pickups) Monday through Saturday during the library's open hours.
Perishables: fresh produce, eggs, meat, prepacked meals, and dairy products
Non-perishables: bread, grains, dry beans, canned goods, cereal & oatmeal, pasta, flour, and other standard pantry items
Plastic and Paper Bags are also accepted
No frozen items
Books and Ballet: The Nutcracker
Visit the Hoyt Sherman Place Box Office or fill out a form online to reserve a free ticket to The Nutcracker These tickets are available to library cardholders as a part of the Ballet Des Moines CommunityTicketing program.
You will be able to reserve a free ticket toThe Nutcracker in person or online through December 5.
TheNutcrackerperformances will be held December 11-14.
Free tickets are available while supplies last.
NativeAmerican Stories and Lifestyles with Eugene Fracek
Monday, November 17 6-7 PM
Explore NativeAmerican stories and lifestyles with Eugene Fracek, CultureALLAmbassador and member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Through storytelling and song, he shares history, traditions, values, and contemporary issues. Fracek, a retired principal and former Simpson College instructor, brings culture to life in an engaging, educational presentation for all ages.
Student Harmonica Giveaway with Bob Pace
Saturday, November 1 2-3 PM
Join us at ForestAvenue Library for a Student Harmonica Giveaway and lesson with Bob Pace.Afixture of the Des Moines blues scene, Bob is best known for his guitar work with many famous musicians —but his first love was the harmonica!
Thanks to the Central Iowa Blues Society’s BluesME program, students will receive a free harmonica to play along. Blues
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CDs will also be given away as door prizes.
Seating and supplies are limited, so arrive early!
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Read Books, Win Pizza
Register now for the 30x30 Challenge
Reading for pizza is not just for kids! This month, read 30 minutes per day for all 30 days of November and be entered into a drawing to win a gift card to Dough Co. Pizza.
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Featured Events at Forest Kids and Teens
ASAPMondays: Let's Play Ukulele Book Club Pizza Party: Crenshaw Art Club: Ruth Asawa
Mondays 4-5 PM
JoinASAPTeaching Artist Jordan Gould and get hands-on with music this month. We will learn the basics of how to play the ukulele! We Thursday, November 20 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, Thursday, November 6 6:30-7:30 PM
This month atArt Club, we will explore the artwork of Ruth Asawa through picture books.Then, we'll use her art as
provide the instruments — you provide the willingness to try something new! Learn more.
Snack provided for all participants.
Thursday, November 6 12-12:30 PM
Join yoga instructor LilyAllen-Duenas for chair yoga at the ForestAvenue Library! No experience needed. No yoga mats or props are needed. Just bring yourself! Add this event to your calendar.
formats, and topics. This month we will be reading: Crenshawby KatherineApplegate. Register to get your FREE copy of the book to keep.
inspiration for our own. Add this event to your calendar.
*This program is designed for children ages 6-11
Read and Roll Scavenger Hunt
November 10-15 All day
Keep having fun during the library’s youth program break! Complete the scavenger hunt in the youth area and you can win a free pass to local roller skating rink Skate South! Talk to a librarian to get started.
Adults
Wednesday, November 19 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 wool dryer balls.These are great for preventing static when drying your clothes! We will provide supplies, but you're welcome to bring your own yarn if you'd like to use that.
Wednesday, November 5 6-7 PM
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for our monthly Card Club. Play trick-taking card games such as 500, Euchre, Hearts, Spades,Tiến lên and others. Meet other cards enthusiasts, learn a new game, or join a group playing your favorite card games. Add this event to your calendar.
ChairYoga
Craft Night: Wool Dryer Balls
Card Club
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*Craft available while supplies last
This recurring program happens on the first Wednesday of the month.
All November events
Celebrate Día de Muertos at Central Library
Sunday, November 2 4-6:30 PM
Bring the whole family to Celebrate Día de Muertos with the Des Moines Public Library and Latinx Immigrants of Iowa!
See the ofrenda and Catrinas created by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa and participate in a costume contest for the best Catrina and Catrin. The winners will receive to four tickets toSugarSkull! ADíadeMuertosMusicalAdventureat the Civic Center.
Try tamales, pan de muerto, and Mexican hot chocolate, watch traditional dance performances, check out a resource fair, get a flu shot, enjoy the movie Coco(2017), experience a storytime with a Luchador, and so much more!
Grown-Up Book Fair: Holiday Edition Central Library
Saturday, December 6
12-4 PM
Exciting news!The Grown-Up Book Fair is back for a special holiday edition at Central Library on Saturday, December 6, from 12-4 PM.
Shop books, stickers, gifts, and more from local independent bookstores and vendors. Vendors will be stationed throughout the entire library to make for a smooth shopping experience.
Get your holiday shopping done while supporting your community. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Des Moines Public Library!
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Our vendors include: Annies Foundation
Beaverdale Books Bing's The Glitter Factory
The Little Book
Little G's Treats
Lunita Planners
Nos Books
Reading in Public
The Rook Room
Shelf Love DSM
Storyhouse
Bookpub
Wandering
Raccoon Books
Warren Hill Farm
Zellaphant Books
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