Download Forest Ave

June 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
Thursday
2
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Friday
3
CLOSED
Familia 
6:30 PM
Saturday
4
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia 
10:15 AM
AViD Presents Author James
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Summer Reading Kick-Off with
Laura Jensen-Kimball 
2:00-2:30 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off with
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Opening Ceremonies 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Musician Victor Henigan 
3:00-4:00 PM
9
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
Familia 
6:30 PM
16
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
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14
15
Go Team! 
3:00-4:00 PM
Competitive Snacking 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
Familia 
6:30 PM
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Fantastic Forces 
3:00-3:45 PM
Break a World Record 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
23
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
Familia 
6:30 PM
27
A Whole New Ball Game! With
the Afican American Museum of
Iowa 
3:00-3:45 PM
28
Teen Makerspace 
4:00-5:00 PM
29
Storytime 
10:15-10:45 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
30
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia 
6:30 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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CLOSED
Edward Mills 
3:00-5:00 PM
11
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia 
10:15 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:00-3:00 PM
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CLOSED
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CLOSED
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Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia 
10:15 AM
25
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia 
10:15 AM
Furry Tales 
1:00-2:00 PM
Program Descriptions
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and more!
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Espanol e Ingles Para Toda la Familia
Enjoy storytime in English and Spanish. For the whole family.
Youth Makerspace A free, family friendly, educational environment
where youth can build, design, create, and play with LittleBits, Kithub,
K’NEX, LEGO Mindstorms, and more! Today’s makers become
tomorrow’s innovators with STEAM based activities. For grades 3-8.
AViD Presents Author James Edward Mills Authors Visiting in Des
Moines (AViD) is proud to welcome author James Edward Mills to the
Forest Avenue Library to discuss his recent book, The Adventure Gap.
Mills will discuss why minority populations are less likely to seek
recreation and adventure in the wilderness and what can be done to
bridge that gap. This event is sponsored by the Forest Avenue Brick
Fund Committee.
Summer Reading Kick-Off with Laura Jensen-Kimball Come hear local
author Laura Jensen-Kimball read her recently released book
MOMSTER. A funny tale of a boy who learns NOT to ignore his mother’s
instructions.
Summer reading Kick-Off with Victor Henigan Be entertained with
performances of reggae and hip-hop music, and take a turn on the
drums. Hear messages of peace, love, friendship, and tolerance. Learn
about Jamaican culture.
Opening Ceremonies Create your own team flag and compete in a
series of Olympic games, library style.
Go Team! Many sports teams are named after large and
intimidating animals (hawks, lions, tigers). Some small and
unassuming animals would make an excellent mascot for any team!
Learn about the adaptations of four of our education animals that
would make a great mascot for any swimming, sprinting, or wrestling
team!
Competitive Snacking Teens, learn how to make a variety of healthy
snacks. Great for athletes before or after the big game!
Fantastic Forces Kids! Come learn about scientific forces with the
Science Center of Iowa!
Break a World Record There are world records for so many different
things, why not attempt to break a few of them today? Can you stack
more than 51 pennies in 30 seconds? Can you balance more than 55
pencils on their end in one minute? We might not succeed, but it will
be fun to try.
A Whole New Ball Game! With the African American Museum of
Iowa Take a look at one of baseball’s heroes – Jackie Robinson! Join
us as we learn about his amazing life, and explore the sights,
textures, and even smells of the game for ourselves. Play Ball!
Furry Tales Stop by the children’s area and read a book to Jersey,
the reading therapy dog! Reading to Jersey is a great way to build
reading/language skills while making a furry friend!
July 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia
10:15 AM
4
CLOSED
5
6
Athlete Retreat
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-11:15 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
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12
13
Animal Olympics
3:00-4:00 PM
Medal Ceremony 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-11:15 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
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20
Game Day 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-11:15 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
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27
Teen Makerspace 
4:00-5:00 PM
Storytime 
10:15-11:15 AM
Youth Makerspace 
2:30-3:30 PM
Notes: See back of the sheet for program descriptions.
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Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
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14
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
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CLOSED
Familia
6:30 PM
Familia
10:15 AM
16
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia
10:15 AM
Youth Makerspace
2:30-3:30 PM
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Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
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28
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
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CLOSED
Familia
6:30 PM
Familia
6:30 PM
= Little Kids= Kids= Teens
* = Preregistration required. Go to DMPL.ORG/EVENTS or call 515.283.4152
CLOSED
Familia
6:30 PM
9
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
CLOSED
23
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia
10:15 AM
30
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en
Español e Inglés Para Toda la
Familia
10:15 AM
Furry Tales 
1:00-2:00 PM
Program Descriptions
Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Español e Inglés Para Toda la Familia
Enjoy storytime in English and Spanish. For the whole family.
Medal Ceremony Summer Reading is coming to a close. Reward
yourself by making your own medals and awards.
Athlete Retreat Athletes need to take care of their bodies. Treat
yourself with relaxation, yoga, and healthy snacks.
Game Day Play a variety of card and board games, as well as the
Nintendo Wii.
Storytime Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and more!
Teen Makerspace Teens, it’s your turn to find out what the
makerspace is all about! Play with LittleBits, Kithub, Microsoft
Surface tablets, and more.
Youth Makerspace A free, family friendly environment where youth
can build, design, create, and play with LittleBits, K’NEX, Kithub, LEGO
Mindstorms and more! Today’s makers become tomorrow’s innovators
with STEAM based activities. For grades 3-8.
Animal Olympics From super speed to invisibility, animals have
superpowers! Join us as we showcase Iowa’s wildlife and the amazing
ways they survive and thrive in the world around us! But, just as
superman has his kryptonite, animals face challenges everyday and they
need our help! Learn how YOU can become a superhero for wildlife.
Furry Tales Stop by the children’s area and read a book to Jersey,
the reading therapy dog! Reading to Jersey is a great way to build
reading/language skills while making a furry friend!