Library Closure - Monday, February 16

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, for our annual staff training day. All locations will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, February 17.

Collections

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Libby

Read eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines instantly, for free, using the device in your hand or your browser with Libby from Overdrive. Our collection includes popular kid, teen and adult titles.

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Comics Plus Teen

Free, unlimited access to thousands of teen digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your device or a computer. No holds, wait lists,...

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Comics Plus Children

Free, unlimited access to thousands of children’s digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your device or a computer. No holds, wait ...

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Comics Plus

Get free, unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your device or a computer. No holds, wait lists, ...

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Wall Street Journal

Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Simply click below to create your account, and you can start using wsj.com immediately. Your access will be available for the next 3 days. After 3 days, simply come back and click the below link again and login as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created. Available to all DMPL cardholders.

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Consumer Reports

Free access to this trusted, unbiased website! Get reviews on appliances, cars, home products, and more. When asked for your Patron ID, please enter your library card number. Available to all DMPL cardholders.

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The New York Times Online

Enjoy unlimited Access to NYTimes.com and the New York Times mobile app. All Des Moines Public Library card holders may use The New York Times online. When the 72 hour license expires, return to this page to checkout another one. You may renew your license as many times as you like. Available to all DMPL cardholders.

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The Washington Post

Expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary. When the 7-day license expires, return to this page to checkout another one. You may renew your license as many times as you like. Available to all DMPL cardholders.

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Kanopy

Find tens of thousands of films - from award-winning modern movies to cinematic classics to the best of international and independent film.

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