Welcome to Next Month at South! This is a newsletter for those who use the South 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 South Side Library
Get into spooky season with these fun programs.
October 13-18: Creepy Cryptids Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, October 15: Creepy Crawly Glow Jars
October 20-November 1: Ghosts and Ghouls Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 21: Spooky sensory play hour
Monday, October 27: Halloween Costume Parade
Tuesday, October 28: Pumpkin Painting
FallAuthor Series
Wednesday, October 8 7-9 PM
Thursday, October 16 7-9 PM
Amanda Jones Hank Phillippi Ryan
Olmsted Center, Drake University (2875 University Avenue)
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.
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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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Featured Events at South
Thursdays 4-5 PM
Join anASAP teaching artist to create amazing art projects with thread, yarn, and wool!
Explore techniques
Monday, October 6 6:30-7 PM
The Des Moines Fire Department is joining the library for a special storytime during Fire Prevention Week! Enjoy stories, learn
Saturday, October 11 2-3 PM
Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? Come to the library and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones!
like wet felting, embroidery, knitting, and patch-making while crafting one-ofa-kind creations. View upcoming events.
Snack will be provided to all participants.
important fire safety tips, and get an upclose look at a real fire engine.Add this event to your calendar
The Fire Department will be visiting all DMPLlocations. See the full schedule.
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*Puzzles cannot be donated in advance. You must be in attendance to participate in the exchange.
Opportunities for writers
Preptober Writing Series
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 through October 31 at 12 PM.
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.
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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 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.
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The honorees include:
KavehAkbar
Kali White
VanBaale
Vince Gotera
John Domini
SusanAmend
Woody
Des Moines Public Library
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