North Side Library Access on Saturday

The North Side Library will only be able to be accessed from the south on Saturday, June 21, due to Euclid Ave. being closed. Patrons may access the North Side Library parking lot from the south by using Ovid Avenue to reach 5th Avenue. See the North Side Library page for a map.

Concrete Work at Central Library

There is concrete work happening along the Grand Avenue sidewalk on the north side of Central Library. Access to the driveway, pickup window, and parking garage remain open and accessible. 

DMPL Cooling Centers

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are serving as cooling centers on June 20-22. DART will provide free rides for the public to access cooling centers in Polk County. Riders should tell bus drivers when they board that they want to go to the cooling center. The driver will then transport riders to the nearest one. Please note - on Sunday, June 22, only the Central Library and Franklin Avenue Library are open. Check our hours and locations page for open hours.

Glowforge Training

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. You can also make a Gift of Good Measure keychain (pictured) to keep. 

A library card number and email address are required to register for this program and to use the Glowforge. If you do not have a library card, please sign up for one prior to registering. You will also need to set up a Glowforge account prior to the start of the program using the email you provided when registering.

 

Please note that the class starts promptly at 10 AM. Due to the nature of this program, anyone more than five minutes late unfortunately cannot be admitted.

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.