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Des Moines Public Library to host Día del Niño event Des Moines Public Library The Des Moines Public Library is celebrating Día del Niño with una celebración grande! Día del Niño is a traditional holiday in Mexico that celebrates the excitement of childhood and the joys of reading and learning. Traditionally, classes are canceled and kids play games, share food, and break piñatas as part of the day’s festivities. The library has joined several community partners to host a special outd...

2/24/2021 The DSM Book Festival has announced its schedule for 2021. The Festival will host several virtual and socially distanced in-person sessions, including hybrid hands-on workshops, book-themed happy hours and virtual children’s activities along with the previously announced virtual nationally acclaimed author speaker series. The Festival will occur over the course of four Saturdays in March and April, beginning March 27, with programs offered on four concurrent Saturdays. Masks will...