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 DMPL locations 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 Community Ticketing program. You will be able to reserve a free ticket to The Nutcracker in person or online through December 5.
The Nutcracker performances will be held December 11-14. Free tickets are available while supplies last. Learn more
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. 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.
Please note: No formal instruction is provided. Children ages 8+ are welcome
Community Craft Night: Decoupage Planters
Cookbook Club: Half Baked Harvest
Tuesday, November 11 6-7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18 6:30-7:30 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.
Choose a recipe from Half Baked 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.
but must come with a parent/guardian.
Copies of Half Baked Harvest are available at the North Side Library. Stop by to check one out and sign up to bring a dish!
Kids & Teens
ASAP Wednesdays: Artful Collage
Tween and Teen Chef: Gourmet Pancakes
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18 3:30-5 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
Join our Tween 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.
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.
This program is for children ages 8–18. Registration is recommended but not required.
More 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 to Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure at 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!
Learn more
Save the date
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!
Learn more
Des Moines Public Library reference@dmpl.org (515) 283-4152 www.dmpl.org
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