# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AViD Presents: Tayari Jones 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet the New York Times bestselling, and crically-acclaimed  author Tayari Jones. Her book AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE, was an Oprah’s Book Club selection that also won the Women’s Prize for Fiction. Her upcoming novel KIN will release on February 24. 

She will be joined in conversation by Victoria Henderson Webber the president of the NAACP Des Moines. 

About this event: https://www.dmpl.org/tayari-jones
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-tayari-jones/200029721321817
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 194

## 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: Tayari Jones  being held?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Tayari Jones  takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AViD Presents: Tayari Jones ?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Tayari Jones  is organized by Des Moines Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AViD Presents: Tayari Jones  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 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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