Welcome to Next Month at North! This is a newsletter for those who use the North Side 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!
Halloween at the North Side Library
Get into spooky season with these fun programs.
Tuesday, October 14: Spooky Slime
Tuesday, October 21: HotelTransylvania watch party
Saturday, October 25: Drop-in Mini Pumpkin Painting
FallAuthor Series
Amanda Jones Hank Phillippi Ryan
Wednesday, October 8 7-9 PM
Olmsted Center, Drake University (2875 University Avenue)
Celebrate Banned Books week withAmanda Jones, anAmerican librarian and anti-censorship
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
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.
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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 North Adults
Quilling—TheArt of Rolling and Shaping Paper
Saturday, October 18 10AM-1 PM
Discover the art of quilling! Learn about tools, paper types and sizes, and create your own unique quilling design during this hands-on program.All supplies will be provided.
Community Craft Night: Macrame Key Chains
Tuesday, October 14 6-7:30 PM
Meet other crafters and use a few basic knots to make a keychain out of macrame cord.All materials are provided for this fun, relaxed adult crafting session! Add the
The World of Teas
Tuesday, October, 28 6-7:30 PM
Join tea sommelier" Judith Leavitt to explore the world of premium loose leaf tea. Learn its origins, growing regions, processing into six types, and how to brew the perfect cup. Taste green, oolong, and black teas, and enjoy delicious teatime treats. Add
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Kids & Teens
Tween Book Club Family Mini Golf
Tuesday, October 28
4-5 PM
Join us for a book club on the last Tuesday of the month.This month we are reading How toTalktoYour Succulentby Zoe Persico. Register to attend.
*This book club is intended forTweens ages 10-14.
Thursday, October 23 10:30AM-12:30 PM
Enjoy a round of mini golf from Pop Up Games in our meeting room! Add this event to your calendar.
Tween and Teen Ukulele Jam
Saturday, October 25 11AM-12 PM
Ukulele players of all skill levels can jam together at North Side! Improve your skills, have fun playing old favorites, and learn new songs. Natalie Steenson, a local instructor, will start each session with a quick refresher before the group plays together. Add this event to your calendar.
Thisprogramisfor childrenages8–18. Registrationis recommendedbutnot required.
ASAPWednesdays: Dance Party
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM
Music, movement, games, and activities— everyone’s invited! Join the fun at anASAPDance Party and dance your heart out. View upcoming events.
