November

News and Event archive for November 2008

Children's Book Discussion Group: Swindle, by Gordon Korman

Join us for Read 'Em and Eat at Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, on Thursday, December 11, from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. when we'll talk about the book Swindle, by Gordon Korman. Snacks will be served! Copies of the book to borrow are available at the children's desk. For third through sixth graders. Meeting Room Three.

Meet Author Rebecca Christian at Des Moines Central Library

Writer Rebecca Christian will give a talk about a new book she co-authored with Katherine Fischer called That's Our Story and We're Sticking to It. It's a compilation of the op-eds, essays, humor pieces, and a few poems written over the last twenty years. The pieces have appeared in such places as The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, and on National Public Radio. Christian's op-eds have also appeared in The Des Moines Register, including a piece on her late mentor and young adult novelist Jeannette Eyerly, as well as articles in The Iowan, Home and Away Iowa. She has also written for Iowa Artists in the Schools and aired commentaries for WOI and KUNI. Meet the author at the Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, on Sunday December 14 at 2:30 p.m.

Literacy in a Different Way

Open book discussion for adults. Talk about your favorite book or audio book from the Des Moines Public Library’s catalog. Meeting Room One at Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, on Wednesday December 17 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Preregister by calling 515-283-4152 ext. 3, or sign up online at the library website www.desmoineslibrary.com.

Book Discussion: Days on the Family Farm, by Carrie Meyer

Join in a discussion of the book Days on the Family Farm by Carrie Meyer at the East Side Branch of the Des Moines Public Library, 2559 Hubbell Avenue, on Wednesday December 17 at 2:00 p.m. Treats will be provided. The book tells the story of a farming couple who lived through the Great Depression and two World Wars, as chronicled by the wife's diaries that she kept for more than forty years, a record of everyday events on the family farm.

Preview of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Join us at the Franklin Avenue Branch of the Des Moines Public Library, 5000 Franklin Avenue, on Saturday December 13 at 11:00 a.m. when The Des Moines Playhouse presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Join the actors for a brief presentation and discussion about this holiday classic! There will be a drawing for tickets to the show.

Book Discussion: Finding Noel, by Richard Paul Evans

Join us at the South Side Branch of the Des Moines Public Library, 1111 Porter Avenue, on Thursday December 4 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the Christmas novel Finding Noel, by Richard Paul Evans, a story about how people come into our lives for a reason. Be sure to bring a holiday cookie or snack to share.

Children's Book Discussion: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Join us for a discussion of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson, at the South Side Branch of the Des Moines Public Library, 1111 Porter Avenue, on Monday December 8 at 3:45 p.m. Books to borrow will be available at the information desk. Snacks provided! Enter a drawing to win two tickets to the Des Moines Playhouse production of this fun holiday story!