2023 AViD lineup coming Monday!

The Des Moines Public Library's 2023 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) series lineup will be announced at 12 PM on Monday, February 13! Check back here or on the library's social media platforms to see which acclaimed authors are coming to DMPL this spring and summer. 

Summer Reading

ASL 2022

All Summer Long Is Done!

All Summer Long has been completed for the year - thanks to everyone who took part! We had more than 8,000 participants in this year's summer reading programs, and more than 11,000 people attended library events.

Winners for the All Summer Long prizes have been contacted. Thank you again! Don't forget to visit the library all year long, and we'll see you again next summer!