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Participants used botanical prints from the Biodiversity Heritage Library and basic hand tools to create a trendy piece of artwork to hang in their homes.

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The DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council) Mobile Pantry begins providing free food to individuals and families from the Library parking lot. The pantry will visit the library twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoons.

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Volunteers Mark Thomas and Donald Gee teach kids and parents about plant DNA.

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Red plastic tape that reads "DANGER DO NOT ENTER" blocks off an area being re-carpeted.

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Sandra Erickson, photo solutions specialist, teaches the audience techniques for gathering and organizing physical and digital photos.

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Of course, the Doctor Who contingent is represented at fandom camp.

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Doctor Who fans participate in various games and activities during the party.

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The library has been decorated and preparations have been made for the Doctor Who party.

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Library employee Beth Stevens holds the book "Dolly" by Dolly Parton while Missy Schwebach poses behind the book to create the illusion that the head from the book cover is her own.

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The door prize from Holidays in Johnston is a camera donated by American. The drawing is shown in the second photo.
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