Welcome to Next Month at Franklin! This is a newsletter for those who use the FranklinAvenue 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!
Wednesday, October 18 | 11AM-12 PM
Become a Friend of the FranklinAvenue Library, and give back to support our library.The Friends group meets quarterly, and supports programs and activities at the FranklinAvenue Library branch through direct financial contributions and volunteerism.
DesMoiNTrak is coming back to the FranklinAvenue Library! For one weekend only get up close to their massive model train display.
FallAuthor Series
Wednesday, October 8
7-9 PM Central Library
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 14 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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Amanda Jones
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Photography Series with DMACC professorAndy Langager
Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM
Join DMACC professorAndy Langager for a series on different aspects of the history of photography
October 16: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
October 23: The Evolution of Moving Images
October 30: The History of Photo Manipulation
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TeentoberAfter-Hours Laser Tag Party
Saturday, October 18 6-8 PM
CelebrateTeenTober with an afterhours party! Enjoy laser tag, Nerf battles, Nintendo Switch games, pizza, prizes, and more. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Space is limited, and registration is required.
Dragons Love Tacos Day
Friday, October 3 10AM-4 PM
In celebration of NationalTaco Day on October 4th, join us for activities, and a scavenger hunt in the children's area featuring the beloved book, “Dragons Love Tacos” byAdam Rubin.Add this event to your calendar
TheAdventure Clubhouse Sneak Preview
Saturday, October 25
10:30-11AM
Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse program The Adventure Clubhouse This is a special interactive theater program designed for children 4-6 years old and their grown-ups. Add this event to your calendar
of Expression: Day of the Dead Masks
Wednesday, October 29 4-5 PM
Design calavera masks in honor of Day of the Dead at Art of Expression! This is a program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere. Add this event to your calendar.
Fire Safety Storytime
Tuesday, October 7 4-5 PM
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 engine.Add this event to your calendar
The Fire Department will be visiting all DMPL locations. See the full schedule.
Preptober Writing Series This Time NextYear: Short Story Contest with Little Village
Join other aspiring novelists at Central Library to get ready for Novel November during Preptober! Meet local authors, and prepare to take on the challenge of writing a novel in the month of November
October 9:An Evening with Carol Roh Spaulding
October 13: BuildYour Creative Community with author LindenThompson
October 21: BeforeYou Write a Book Club for Novelists
The Des Moines Public Library is excited to partner with LittleVillage for a short story contest. First place will receive $200 and your story will be published in the January issue of LittleVillage.
Submissions will be accepted September 2-October 31.
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25thAnnual IowaAuthorAwards
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation is proud to announce the honorees for the 25th annual IowaAuthorAwards, a celebration of
The honorees include: KavehAkbar
literary excellence and the premier fundraising event for the largest public library system in Iowa.
The 25th annual IowaAuthorAwards Dinner, presented by Venerable, will take place on Thursday, October 9, at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, former home to the city’s central branch library
DMPS Student IDs are DMPL Library Cards
The Des Moines Public Library is thrilled to partner with Des Moines Public Schools to make all student ID cards for students in grades 7-12 DMPL library cards. Learn more about this partnership and program on our website.
