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All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to designated warming centers through Friday, December 5. Learn more about additional warming centers.

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Des Moines Public Library Names Melissa McCollum as New Library Director

Our new library director Melissa McCollum

The Des Moines Public Library is pleased to announce that Melissa McCollum has been named the library's next library director. McCollum will begin her new role Monday, February 9.McCollum brings both extensive library experience and deep Des Moines roots to the role. A Des Moines native and product ...

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Beyond the Shelves: 6 Nature Books That Will Change How You See the World

Join us for our first video episode as we explore books celebrating nature and the environment! From Mary Oliver's contemplative essays to fungi's hid... Read More

Beyond The Shelves: Horror for Scaredy Cats

Sarah and Jes discuss books that will put you in the mood for spooky season but aren't that scary. 
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