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!
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.
Support our Community Fridge
This time of year can be tight for a lot of families. At DMPL, we have community fridges at four of our library locations open to all library patrons in need of assistance.
The South Side Library fridge is located in the breezeway of entrance. It is open to the public for donations and pickups Monday-Saturday during the library's open hours.
Donation guidelines for South Side Library fridge:
Perishables: fresh produce, eggs, meat, prepacked meals, and dairy products Non-perishables: rice, dry beans, canned goods, oatmeal, pasta, etc. Freezer items such as frozen vegetables, fruits, and meals are also accepted.
Learn more
Read Books, Win Pizza
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.
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.
Thursdays 4-5 PM
Get hands-on with music this month and learn the basics of how to play the ukulele. We will provide the instruments — you provide the willingness to try something new! Snack provided for all participants. View upcoming events.
Snack will be provided to all participants.
Wednesday, November 5 3:30-5 PM
Bring your writing tools to the library— laptop, tablet, or notebook—and enjoy a snack while you work on a current project or start something new using one of our creative prompts.
Connect and chat with other young writers in a welcoming space. Add this event to your calendar.
This program is best for youth ages 10 and up.
Wednesday, November 19 4-5 PM
Show off your Five NightsatFreddy’s knowledge at South Side Library! Join a friendly trivia competition covering the FNAF books, games, and movie, and see how you stack up against fellow fans. Add this event to your calendar.
Best for ages 8 and up.
Read and Roll Scavenger Hunt
November 10-15 All day
Keep having fun during the library’s youth program break! Complete the scavenger hunt in the youth area and you can win a free pass to local roller skating rink Skate South! Talk to a librarian to get started.
More November Events
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!
Grown-Up Book Fair: Holiday Edition
Central Library
Saturday, December 6
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!
Our vendors include: Annies Foundation Beaverdale Books Bing's The Glitter Factory
The Little Book Little G's Treats
