Warming Centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations while the Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Des Moines Public Library Locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library will be open from 3:30-5 PM for the DMPL's annual MLK Day celebration. The Central Library will be open only as a warming center from 9 AM-5 PM on Monday.

Forest Avenue Winter Book Sale

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

Forest Avenue Library is hosting a winter book sale! Swing by Forest, December 22nd - January 3rd, to browse our inventory of withdrawn materials and donations from the community. The inventory includes books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more! Get items for your entire family at an unbeatable price! 

12/21/2025 - 12/27/2025  

Monday, Tuesday: 10am - 8pm  

Wednesday: 10am - 5pm  

Thursday, Friday: CLOSED  

Saturday: 10am - 5pm  

12/28/2025 - 01/03/2026  

Monday, Tuesday: 10am - 8pm  

Wednesday: 10am - 5pm  

Thursday: CLOSED  

Friday: 10am - 6pm  

Saturday: 10am - 5pm