June 2015 - Des Moines Public Library

CENTRAL LIBRARY
June 2015
Monday
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SUMMER READING
PROGRAM BEGINS
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Furry Tales 
6:00-7:00 PM
3
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15–10:45 AM
For Groups/Daycares*
9:15-9:45 AM
For Families
10:15-10:45 AM
Superhero Wands 
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Superhero Puppets 
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
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10
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
15
Maker Monday:
Superhero Masks 
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00 -11:00 AM
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Maker Monday:
Superhero Cuffs 
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00 -11:00 AM
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Maker Monday:
Superhero Shields 
10:00AM-4:00 PM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00 -11:00 AM
Heroes: Ingersoll Dental
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
Fabulous Flight! *
1:00-2:00 PM
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For Groups/Daycares
9:15-9:45 AM
For Families
10:15-10:45 AM
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*
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
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Animals Heroes: K-9 Unit 
10:30-11:30 AM
24
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15–10:45 AM
Teen DIY: Bleached Art T-Shirts 
2:00 -3:00 PM
18
Preschool Storytime:
Capeless Heroes: Police Dept.
For Groups/Daycares *
9:15 - 9:45 AM
For Families
10:15 –10:45 AM
Teen DIY:
Comic Book Canvas Art 
2:00-3:00 PM
25
Preschool Storytime:
Capeless Heroes : Fire Dept. 
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
For Groups/Daycares
9:15-9:45 AM
16
Superhero Camp*
2:00-3:00 PM
17
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15–10:45AM
AM
10:15–10:45
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30
Lego City Build It Challenge *
1:00-2:15 PM
Magnetic Painting *
1:00-2:00 PM
Crafty Capes! *
1:00-2:00 PM
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For Families
10:15 –10:45 AM
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Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
Notes: See back of the sheet for program descriptions.
= Little Kids= Kids= Teens
* = Preregistration required. Go to DMPL.ORG/EVENTS or call 515.283.4152
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5
Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Saturday
6
CLOSED
Toddler Art Outside
11:15-11:45 AM
11
Preschool Storytime: Capeless
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15–10:45 AM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00 -11:00 AM
Friday
4
Preschool Storytime 
Maker Monday:
8
Maker Monday:
Thursday
All DMPL locations are closed on Sunday.
Dino O’Dell Concert 
2:00-3:00 PM
12
Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
13
CLOSED
Toddler Art Outside
11:15-11:45 AM
19
Toddler Storytime
10:15-10:45 AM
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20
CLOSED
Toddler Art Outside
11:15-11:45 AM
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Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
27
CLOSED
Program Descriptions
Children’s Programs
(K-9) Unit. Learn about the duties of these special canine heroes and how they
keep our community safe. Location: Meeting Room Wing.
Baby Rhyme Time: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a
little playtime. For caregivers and babies. Ages 0 - 18 months. Location:
Imagination Station
Lego City Build-It Challenge: Join other kids and create a city with LEGOS!
Kids can listen to a Lego City story while they build! Pre-registration is required.
Space is limited to 25 kids. Groups may not register for this program. Location:
Children’s Area
Toddler Storytime: Toddlers and their caregivers enjoy stories, rhymes, finger
plays, and songs together. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Location:
Imagination Station
Toddler Art Outside: Join us on the Library Lawn for a chance to get creative
with toddlers! Be prepared to get messy - please wear old clothes. In case of
rain, alternate craft will be held in the Children's Area. Ages 18 months to 3
years. Location: Library Lawn
Preschool Storytime: Capeless Heroes: Preschoolers can learn about the
jobs of our community’s heroes through stories and special guest visitors! For
ages 3 – 6. Location: Imagination Station
 9:15-9:45 AM: For Groups and Daycares - Registration required.
Please call 248-6422 to register. Space is limited.
 10:15-10:45 AM: For Families
Family Storytime: Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and more! All ages.
Location: Imagination Station
Play, Grow, Learn!: Use the Imagination Station to check out some early
literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using
Central Library's space and toys. This is an unsupervised, drop-in playtime.
Ages 0-5. Location: Imagination Station
Maker Mondays: Use your creativity to make and take a superhero themed
craft! This is an unsupervised, drop in program. Supplies may be limited. If you
plan on bringing a group of 10 or more, please call ahead to let us know at 2486420. Ages 3-12. Location: Children’s Area
Furry Tales: Percy, our therapy dog, visits Central Library and listens to kids
read. Join this Super Dog on his mission to help kids read! Location: Children’s
Area
Dino O’Dell: Heroes of Outer Space!: Join family entertainer Dinosaur "Dino"
O'Dell as he takes kids on an interactive music and storytelling journey through
outer space! Fun for the family! All ages. Location: Meeting Room Wing
Animal Heroes: K-9 Unit: Join us and Des Moines Police Sargent Mark Miller,
his police dog, Emir and officers and police dogs from the department's Canine
Superhero Camp: Compete in games, win prizes, hear a superhero story, and
more. Wear your favorite superhero costume! This event will take place on the
Library Lawn. In case of rain, event will be held in the Children's Area.
Registration is required. Please register online call the Youth Services Desk at
248-6420. Location: Library Lawn
Tween & Teen Programs
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Fabulous Flight!: Superman uses flight to
save the day! Learn the concepts of flight by making O-Wing Planes and paper
airplanes - and test how far your planes can fly! Pre-registration is required.
Space and supplies are limited. Ages 8-12.
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Magnetic Painting: Magneto uses the power
of magnetic fields to move objects in the "X-Men" comics! Use the power of
magnets to paint a picture! Pre-registration is required. Space and supplies are
limited. Ages 8-12.
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Crafty Capes: Use our t-shirts - or bring a tshirt from home - and use scissors and our fabric markers to create your cape!
Pre-registration is required. Space and supplies are limited. Ages 8-12.
Teen D.I.Y.: Bleached Art T-Shirts: Create a wearable masterpiece! Use our
black, plain t-shirts - and use our bleach pens/bleach spray and stencils to
design your shirt and take home. Ages 12-18.
Teen D.I.Y.: Comic Book Canvas Art: Teens! Come cut out scenes from used
comic books and paste them onto canvases to make a work of art! Ages 12-18.
Teen Bonus Challenge: Hanging out in the library? Check out the bonus
challenge in the Teen Area and test your knowledge of all things superhero!
There’s a new challenge posted every week!
CENTRAL LIBRARY
July 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15-10:45 AM
2
Preschool Storytime: Capeless
Heroes: Animal Rescue League 
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
Pop Art! * 
1:00-2:00 PM
6
Maker Monday:
Superhero Scratch Art 
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00-11:00 AM
7
Teen Super Smoothies 
2:00-3:00 PM
Furry Tales 
6:00-7:00 PM
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
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13
Maker Monday:
Design Your Own Superhero 
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00-11:00 AM
Teen D.I.Y.: Perler Bead Art 
2:00-3:00 PM
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
8
Heroes: UnityPoint Health 
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
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15
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15-10:45 AM
Superhero Arts and Sciences:
Create Your Own Comic! *
1:00-2:00 PM
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21
22
Maker Monday: Build It Fun 
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15-10:45 AM
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10
Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
16
Preschool Storytime: Capeless
Heroes: Central Library 
17
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For Families
10:15-10:45 AM
Percy Jackson Party
4:00-5:00 PM
23
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Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Family Storytime 
6:30-7:00 PM
Notes: See back of the sheet for program descriptions.
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Toddler Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
30
31
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15-10:45 AM
Preschool Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Summer Reading Finale with the
* = Preregistration required. Go to DMPL.ORG/EVENTS or call 515.283.4152
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All DMPL locations are closed on Sunday.
11
Closed
18
Closed
SUMMER READING
PROGRAM ENDS
LAST DAY TO PICKUP PRIZES AT
CENTRAL LIBRARY
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= Little Kids= Kids= Teens
Closed
Toddler Art Outside
11:15-11:45 AM
9:30-10:30 AM
10:30-11:30 AM
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Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00-11:00 AM
Closed
Toddler Art Outside
11:15-11:45 AM
For Groups /Daycares *
9:15-9:45 AM
Saturday
4
For Groups /Daycares *
9:15-9:45 AM
For Families
10:15-10:45 AM
Dan Wardell’s Reading Road Trip
Play, Grow, Learn! 
10:00-11:00 AM
27
3
For Groups/Daycares *
9:15-9:45 AM
For Families
10:15-10:45 AM
9
Preschool Storytime: Capeless
Baby Rhyme Time 
10:15-10:45 AM
Secret Decoders *
1:00-2:00 PM
Friday
Belin Quartet 
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
25
Closed
Program Descriptions
Children’s Programs
Baby Rhyme Time: Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a
little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months. Location:
Imagination Station
Toddler Storytime: Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes,
fingerplays, and songs together. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Location:
Imagination Station
Toddler Art Outside: Join us on the library lawn for a chance to get creative
with toddlers! Be prepared to get messy - please wear old clothes. In case of
rain, alternate craft will be held in the Children's area. Ages 18 months to 3
years. Location: Library Lawn
Preschool Storytime: Capeless Heroes: Preschoolers can learn about the
jobs of our community’s heroes through stories and special guest visitors! For
ages 3 – 6. Location: Imagination Station
 9:15-9:45 AM: For Groups and Daycares - Registration required.
Please call 248-6422 to register. Space is limited.
 10:15-10:45 AM: For Families
Family Storytime: Enjoy stories, songs, movement, and more! All ages.
Location: Imagination Station
Play, Grow, Learn!: Use the Imagination Station to check out some early
literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using
Central Library's space and toys. This is an unsupervised, drop-in playtime.
Ages 0-5. Location: Imagination Station
Maker Mondays: Use your creativity to make and take a superhero themed
craft! This is an unsupervised, drop in program. Supplies may be limited. If you
plan on bringing a group of 10 or more, please call ahead to let us know at 2486420. Ages 3-12. Location: Children’s Area
Furry Tales: Percy, our therapy dog, visits Central Library and listens to kids
read. Join this Super Dog on his mission to help kids read! All ages. Location:
Children’s Area
Dan Wardell’s Reading Road Trip: Join IPTV Kid’s Clubhouse host Dan
Wardell for a fun, interactive story! Two performances will be held at 9:30 AM
and at 10:30 AM. Ages 3-12. Location: Meeting Room Wing
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Party: Calling all Percy Jackson and
Greek mythology fans! Join us for Percy-inspired games, activities, and trivia.
This event will take place in stations. All ages. Location: Children’s Area
Summer Reading Finale with the Belin Quartet: Join Central’s Youth
Department and the Belin Quartet for music, crafts and fun for the whole family!
Location: Library Lawn
Tween & Teen Programs
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Pop Art!: Learn about this art form that
infuses comic book art with pop culture images and create your own pop art!
For ages 8-12. Pre-registration required. Location: Imagination Station
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Secret Decoders!: Learn how spies used
secret decoders and make your own! For ages 8-12. Pre-registration required.
Location: Imagination Station
Superhero Arts and Sciences: Create Your Own Comic!: Learn how to start
drawing your own comic book using our supplies! For ages 8-12. Preregistration required. Location: Imagination Station
Teen Super Food Smoothie Challenge: Learn how to make scrumptious fruit
smoothies, and then compete to see who can come up with the tastiest
combination! For teens ages 12-18. Location: Imagination Station
Teen D.I.Y.: Perler Bead Art: Teens are invited to create custom art pieces by
choosing different patterns and ironing Perler Beads to make them! For teens
ages 12-18. Location: Imagination Station
Teen Bonus Challenge: Hanging out in the library? Check out the bonus
challenge in the Teen Area and test your knowledge of all things superhero!
There’s a new challenge posted every week! Location: Teen Area