Events

Introverts, it’s time to unite! Separately. In your own homes.

If you’ve been wanting to join a book club but are not sure you’re up for the time commitment or the people-ing—this is the book club for you. Each month there’s a new book selectio...

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In honor of Women's History Month, the Library will be taking supply donations for the Young Women's Resource Center (YWRC) this March.

YWRC serves girls and young women ages 10-24 throughout Greater Des Moines, offering two branches of services...

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The Afternoon Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month in the Coal Mine Meeting Room for a discussion of each month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk, while supplies last....

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Discover the story-behind-the-story of Deborah Sampson (aka Samson)—the only woman known to have disguised herself as a man and served in the Continental Army without detection. In this historical portrayal, Deborah's story dispels many of the myt...

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Join us the second Thursday of every month to watch a movie on the library’s big screen. We will be showing everything from major blockbusters to classics. All movies are free. Out of consideration for the health of our community, refreshments wil...

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Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, Madam C. J. Walker rose from poverty in the South to become America's first female self-made millionaire.

Born Sarah Breedlove on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana, she was the first of her family to be ...

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Calling all agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Time has been reversed, and the Avengers need your help to find and secure the last Infinity Stone before Thanos can snap half of the universe out of existance. You will need to work with your team to use your k...

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Calling all agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Time has been reversed, and the Avengers need your help to find and secure the last Infinity Stone before Thanos can snap half of the universe out of existance. You will need to work with your team to use your k...

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Calling all agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Time has been reversed, and the Avengers need your help to find and secure the last Infinity Stone before Thanos can snap half of the universe out of existance. You will need to work with your team to use your k...

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Calling all agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Time has been reversed, and the Avengers need your help to find and secure the last Infinity Stone before Thanos can snap half of the universe out of existance. You will need to work with your team to use your k...

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