During this time of social distancing and isolation, our patrons are using the library's digital materials than ever before. In fact, April saw a record number of eBooks checked out (by a wide margin). We wanted to know what you've been reading, requesting, and watching on Libby an...
Read MoreWe know you all love Libby, but there’s another eAudiobook service that offers titles you can’t find *anywhere* else. You may have heard of RBDigital before – fun fact, the RB stands for “Recorded Books” – but have you spent time looking at their library? It’s full of exclusive eAudiobooks from seve...
Read MoreReal talk: You're STILL stuck inside, and you're starting to get sick of your TBR book list. So our librarians put together a list of book suggestions to help you see the world ... from your bed or living room. ...
Read MoreGather your whole family around the phone or tablet and close your eyes as you go on an adventure. Our staff has picked out 12 delightful audiobooks that will capture everyone's imagination. ...
Read MoreSettle into your favorite chair, light your favorite scented candle, and relax. The "Gettin' Cozy" list is full of books to bring comfort and warmth to your social distancing. ...
Read MoreWe all need a laugh right now. A good book that fills your belly with laughter is the best kind of comfort food. Thankfully, our librarians have been busy filling up your plate and have book suggestions to keep your spirits up while home practicing social distancing. All are available on Libby. Reme...
Read MoreMake extra screen time extra educational with Kanopy Kids, a video streaming service that’s free with your Des Moines Public Library card. Kanopy Kids includes hundreds of movies, TV shows, and read along books you’re your kids will love. The app is appropriate for children ages 2 and up, with ...
Read MoreThe Des Moines Public Library will close all buildings until further notice, effective immediately. All programs at the Des Moines Public Library have been canceled through the end of May. The 2020 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) series has been postponed. Learn more about how you can us...
Read MoreThis month is Women's History Month, and International Women's Day was celebrated across the globe this past Sunday. To commemorate the occasion, library staff has compiled a list of books about inspiring and courageous women. Don't forget to also checkout the Strong Women of the Past and Present...
Read MoreOn the first Saturday of every March, a line forms in the Forest Avenue Library outside the meeting room. As you walk inside, wondering what the hub-bub is all about, you may start getting wafts of chicken, beans, spices, and greens. You're in luck - you just walked into the annual Soul Food Fe...
Read MoreToday on the podcast, we welcome Iowa author Cheryl Mullenbach. Cheryl has penned several books, including her newest, Stagecoach Women, which comes out next month. The book encompasses the expansive history of women in the old west, including drivers, bandits, gunslingers, and more. During the...
Read MoreIt's time to give our patrons some updates on all the new additions we've made to our collection and buildings over the past several months. VOX Books: These are picture books that have a built-in audio player that reads the book to the reader. Each book has a narrator and page turning s...
Read MoreTake a glimpse at Des Moines history by checking out Project Des Moines, a digital directory of digestible tidbits dating back more than 150 years. Each story in Project Des Moines' directory features a short description of a building, organization, or landmark that once was a prominent part...
Read MoreIowa author Nicole Baart joins us on the DMPL Podcast today. She is the author of nine books, including her latest, You Were Always Mine. You Were Always Mine is a domestic suspense novel centered on a widow, her late husband's suspicious death, and the family she must hold together through her grie...
Read MoreLike Festivus or Friendsgiving, Galentine's Day started as a fake holiday on a television show (Parks and Recreation). In the past decade, it has become a popular real holiday in its own right, celebrating female friendship and platonic love. Taking place on February 13 (the day before Val...
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