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!
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.
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.
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.
Learn more
Featured Events at North Adults
Sit n' Stitch
Saturday, November 1
1:30-3:30 PM
Spend a couple hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. This program happens the first Saturday of the month. Add this event to your calendar.
Pleasenote:No formalinstructionis provided.Children
Community Craft Night: Decoupage Planters
Tuesday, November 11 6-7:30 PM
Drop in and spend an evening creating something new while enjoying the company of local crafters.This month, use old book pages and antiquing wax to transform a terracotta pot into a rustic decoupage planter.All materials are provided for this fun, relaxed crafting session!Add the event to your calendar.
Tuesday, November 18 6:30-7:30 PM
Choose a recipe from HalfBaked Harvest, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library for a community potluck. Share your cooking experiences, sample dishes from other participants, and enjoy lively conversation in this deliciously social event. Add this event to your calendar.
butmustcomewitha parent/guardian.
Kids & Teens
Tween and Teen Chef: Gourmet Pancakes
Wednesdays
3:30-4:30 PM
Collage artists combine magazine images, wallpaper, and other materials to create surprising new artworks.This month, we’ll make three unique collages—join us and get creative! View upcoming events.
*Snack provided for all participants
Tuesday, November 18 3:30-5 PM
Join ourTween and Teen Chef program to sharpen your kitchen skills and create delicious dishes.This session focuses on pancakes - transform a simple box mix into a gourmet treat with a variety of mix-ins and toppings! Register to attend.
Copies of HalfBaked Harvestare available at the North Side Library. Stop by to check one out and sign up to bring a dish!
Tween and Teen Ukulele Jam
Wednesday, November 26 3-4 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.
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!
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!
Learn more
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
Des Moines Public Library reference@dmpl.org (515) 283-4152 www.dmpl.org