Rosie's Corner: December 2018
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Welcome to Rosie’s Corner! This monthly feature will highlight upcoming children’s programs, new books hitting the stacks this month, give early literacy tips, and more.
Program Spotlight:
November 2018
7 Days, 7 Events at Your DMPL (11/26-12/02)
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Welcome back from your Thanksgiving travels! Welcome to 7 Days, 7 Events, where we highlight some of the neatest things happening at the Des Moines Public Library in the upcoming week. This is just a brief selection of programs, but there's always a lot more going on. Go to our online events calendar for a full listing.
The 20 Best Books to Read Over Thanksgiving
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There’s no better time to start a new book than when you know you’ve got a few days off work and school! We’ve compiled some of the best reads to take home with you for Thanksgiving break.
Meet the Librarian: Janeé Jackson-Doering
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What she does: Youth Librarian at South Side Library. She started with the Des Moines Public Library in 2013.
How would you describe your role with DMPL?
'The Friend,' 'The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke' Among 2018 National Book Award Winners
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The 69th National Book Award winners were announced last night at a ceremony in New York City.
8 Books That Inspired This Year's Best Movies
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Each year, dozens of novels, short stories, and memoirs are transformed by Hollywood into movies with glitz, glamour, and award buzz. Famous dress in gowns and tuxedoes, celebrating roles that originated from a pen or typewriter years beforehand.
Introducing: The DMPL Blog!
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Hello! We're thrilled to introduce the DMPL Blog. The blog is here to pass along information to you, our readers, patrons, and supporters.
Here's what you can expect from us when you check out the blog: