Do you love history? Mark your calendar for writer Steve Berry who will be appearing on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 PM at the Scottish Rite Consistory as part of the 2012 AViD Author Series.

Summer Reading Begins June 4! As we gear up for a summer of fun, please note ALL STORYTIMES ARE ON BREAK FROM MONDAY, MAY 21 THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 1.

Celebrate Earth Day in May!
Children and families are invited to join in the fun on Monday, May 21 at 3:00 PM at the Forest Avenue Library, with Earth-friendly activities, crafts, and snacks.

Grab your bike and join in the fun of a bicycle rodeo! Special guests from the Des Moines Cycle Club and Blank Children's Hospital will host this free outdoor event on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 AM at the Franklin Avenue Library. Meet in the west end parking lot.

Calling all gardeners! Ages 6-10 are invited to join the Junior Garden Club at the Franklin Avenue Library on Tuesdays, May 22 and May 29 at 4:00 PM. Meet in the kids area and be prepared to get dirty. Preregister.

Become a Friend of the East Side Library! Join us at our quarterly meeting on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Bring your trowel to help plant flowers!

Wondering What's Happening at the DMPL this month?
Watch this monthly update.