# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Maria Semple
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet Maria Semple is the bestselling author  multiple novels including WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE (2012), and her the upcoming release GO GENTLE (2026). 

She will be joined in conversation by Charity Nebbe the host of Talk of Iowa on Iowa Public Radio. 

About this event: https://www.dmpl.org/maria-semple
About AViD: https://www.dmpl.org/AViD

What to expect: 
Doors will open at 6 PM, and the author talk will begin at 7 PM. This program will be hosted at Central Library, and seating is on a first come, first-serve basis. 

At the end of the program, there will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow.

This event is FREE to attend thanks to the support of the DMPL Foundation and its donors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/avid-presents-maria-semple/200029721321410
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 78

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
- **lat**: 41.58612
- **long**: -93.63086
- **full address**: 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AViD Presents: Maria Semple being held?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Maria Semple takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AViD Presents: Maria Semple?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Maria Semple is organized by Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Maria Semple is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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