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Check Out This Month’s Book Discussions

Make new friends while you share a good read! Stop by the Information Desk at your DMPL branch for details and to borrow a copy of the book. Here is a list of the wide range of books we will be discussing this month. There is something for everyone!

Monday, July 1, 1:00 PM, Franklin Avenue Library: The Age of Miracles by AViD author
Karen Thompson Walker.
Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 PM, Franklin Avenue Library: 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
Thursday, July 11, 1:00 PM, South Side Library: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles.
Monday, July 15, 2:00 PM, East Side Library: Read your choice of a biography. Treats provided.
Monday, July 15, 7:00 PM, Forest Avenue Library: The Year We Left Home by Jean Thompson!.
Tuesday, July 16, 2:00 PM, North Side Library: Mudbound by Hillary Jordan.

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Free Advice for Your Device

Des Moines Public Library will offer help installing the library's application programs (apps) for e-books, downloadable audiobooks, and e-magazines at library branches this month. These apps can be used on most mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Classes and apps are all free. Your gadget must have basic setup done (out of the box, set up, passwords entered, charged, and know the basics) as a prerequisite to this class. You will need your library card and PIN, and you may need the password for your App Store on your device. Please preregister online or by calling 283-4152; class size is limited to ensure one-on-one attention. The classes will be held on the following dates:

EAST SIDE LIBRARY
Weekly on Mondays, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

FRANKLIN AVENUE LIBRARY
Monthly on Saturdays from 2:00-4:00 PM
July 20

NORTH SIDE LIBRARY
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to noon
June 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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Coffee, Conversations, and Clubs

Conversations and Coffee

English learners and community volunteers are invited to Conversations and Coffee, a program for language learners. The program is a great opportunity to practice English conversation skills while enjoying light refreshments. Conversations and Coffee will be held at the Forest Avenue Library on Tuesday, July 16, 23, and 30 from 12:30-1:30 PM. For more information, email Ashley Ansah at aransah@dmpl.org.

Bridge Club

Anyone interested in playing bridge is welcome at the Café Gallery in the Central Library at 6:00 PM every Wednesday evening. Please preregister online at our Events Calendar at www.dmpl.org. For more information, call Laura at 515-283-4957.

Food Preservation: Freezing, Canning, and Recipe Sharing
Looking for a way to use fruits and veggies from your garden? Mary Krisco, Nutrition and Health Specialist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will present a program at the Central Library on Tuesday, July 9 at 11:30 AM. Space is limited, so please preregister by calling their office at 515-248-6216 or visiting our website at www.dmpl.org.

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Holiday Closings

All six locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Note: Sunday hours at Central Library ended in May and will begin again in September.

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Important Changes for our Customers

There will be several changes at the DMPL beginning July 1, 2013.

• For more security, Express Check (self-checkout terminals) users will need to enter their four-digit PIN number.
• All library cards up for renewal must have a zero account balance. To ensure continued accessibility, please be sure that you have paid all fines and fees prior to renewing your card (most library cards are renewed every three years).

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Bring the Kids to Story Time at the Library!

Baby Rhyme Time [ages 0-18 mos.]
Franklin Avenue Library | Tuesdays, 10:15 AM
Central Library | Wednesdays, 10:15 AM

Family Storytime [entire family]
NEW! Central Library | Tuesdays, 9:30 AM
South Side Library | Mondays, 6:30 PM

Toddler Storytime [ages 18 mos.-3 years]
Central Library | Fridays, 10:15 AM
East Side Library | Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Franklin Avenue Library | Wednesdays, 10:15 AM and 10:50 AM
South Side Library | Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

Preschool Storytime [ages 3-6 years]
Central Library | Thursdays, 10:15 AM
East Side Library | Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Franklin Avenue Library | Mondays, 10:15 AM
Forest Avenue Library | Wednesdays, 10:15 AM
North Side Library | Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
South Side Library | Sunshine Storytime, Thursdays, 10:00 AM

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Help Your Children Grow This Summer!

Franklin Children’s Gardening Club
Dig into the dirt and have fun learning all about gardening! The Franklin Avenue Library’s new gardening club will help gardeners Kyle and Martha with the Franklin Community Garden plot. Please wear old clothes. The program will run all summer long and requires preregistration. In July, the program will be held every Wednesday at 10:15 AM (July 10, 17, 24, 31). Meet in the Franklin Avenue Library Children’s Area.

Green Arts Programs
The Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library will sponsor a series of Metro Arts Alliance Green Arts programs in July. Preregistration is required for each event which you can find at our Events Calendar at www.dmpl.org.

• Monday, July 1, 4:00 PM: Join artist Romona Robinson to make a fun project from recycled materials. Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited.
• Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 PM: Design and create your own animal mask out of recycled materials. Please wear old clothes. Kids entering kindergarten through fifth grade are invited.
• Wednesday, July 10, 4:00 PM: Join artist Barb Bailey-Mead to create your own altered book! Kids entering grades 3-5 are invited.

Furry Tales
Stop by the Forest Avenue Library on Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 PM to share a favorite story with therapy dog Percy! Sign up for a ten minute slot ahead of time.

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Dig Into Reading This Summer!

The kids summer reading program kicked off on June 10, and hundreds of kids have already signed up at one of our six library locations! There’s still time to participate and help your kids “Dig Into Reading” with imaginative stories, music, fun crafts, great prizes, and more!

This summer’s reading program offers children a variety of free programs and age-related activities designed to keep them reading and engaged all summer long. Visiting the library and participating in literacy activities during the summer helps keep children’s minds active so they are ready to learn and succeed when they head back to school in the fall.

All library branches have special programs going on throughout the summer. Here’s a list of events going on during the next few weeks:

Central Library

• Monday, July 8, 7:00 PM: Crafty Readers. Kindergarten-2nd grade.
• Thursday, July 11, 2:00-3:00 PM: Tween Crafts - Rock Art. Ages 9-11. Preregistration required.
• Monday, July 15, 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Crafty Readers. Kindergarten-2nd grade.

East Library
Thursday, July 11, 1:30 PM: Make a Fairy Garden (rain date will be Thursday, July 18 at 1:30 PM). Ages 4-10. Preregistration required.

Franklin Avenue Library
Tuesday, July 2, 2:00 PM: Letterboxing at the Library. Ages 3-8. Preregistration required.

North Library

• Tuesday, July 2, 3:30 PM: Kids Gone Greek. Kindergarten-5th grade. Preregistration required.
• Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 PM: Kids Book Club. Ages 8-12.

South Library
Thursday, July 11, 2:00 PM: Amazing Reptiles – Polk County Conservation. Kindergarten-5th grade.

For a full listing of this summer’s events, check out the library’s website at www.dmpl.org.

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Challenge Yourself to Read This Summer!

Teens, are you ready for a challenge? Bring your friends to join the Des Moines Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Challenge! The program kicked off on June 10, but there is still time to sign up at any DMPL location. Explore your interests, the library, and the community and master the challenge by earning stamps in each badge category. Stamps can be earned by completing badge activities and attending events. The challenge is open to all teens entering sixth through twelfth grade.

All library branches have special programs for the challenge going on throughout the summer. Here’s a list of events going on during the next few weeks:

Health Nut Badge – Forget the lazy days and kick-start a healthy summer!
Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 PM: Teen Cooking Hour-Fruit Salads at the North Side Library
Monday, July 8, 4:00 PM: Smoothies at the Franklin Avenue Library
Wednesday, July 10, 4:00 PM: Yoga with The Family Tree at the South Side Library

Game On Badge – Drop in and get competitive!
Wednesday, July 3, 2:30 PM: Game Time at the Central Library
Wednesday, July 3, 3:00 PM: Wii Gaming and Board Games at the South Side Library
Tuesday, July 9, 4:00 PM: Wii & Internet Cafe at the East Side Library

Artist Badge – Get crafty!
Monday, July 1, 4:00 PM: Art Through Recycling at the Franklin Avenue Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library Library
Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 PM: D.I.Y. Seashell Craft at the Forest Avenue Library

Rhythm Master Badge – Let your star shine and express yourself!
Tuesday, July 2, 4:00 PM: Teen Open Mic at the East Side Library
Wednesday, July 10, 2:30 PM: How to Bust a Move at the Central Library

Tech Savvy Badge – Gain some major technology skills this summer!
Monday, July 15, 4:00 PM: Photo scavenger hunt at the Franklin Avenue Library

Bookworm Badge – Eat and discuss books with friends! Stop by the library to sign out a copy of the book for discussion.
Tuesday, July 2, 4:00 PM: Pizza & Pages at the Forest Avenue Library – Divergent by Veronica Roth

Superhero Badge – Be a hero this summer!
Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 PM: Superhero Craft Hour at the North Side Library

For a full listing of this summer’s events, check out the library’s website at www.dmpl.org.

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