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.

Storytime at LSI Global Greens

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Children
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Program Description

Event Details

Join DMPL Librarians for a special outdoor family storytime at LSI Global Greens! Engage your brain at storytime and then nourish your body by purchasing* locally grown produce from former refugee farmers. 

Can’t make it to storytime? No worries! DMPL will be at the market until 12:30 with summer reading sign-ups, an activity for older kids, and more library info! 

*Planning to buy some produce? Make sure to bring cash (small bills preferred). 

In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled but DMPL will still be at the market.

LSI Global Greens reconnects former refugee farmers with the land as they build their new life in the U.S. Through Global Greens, farmers access space to grow food, learn more about U.S. agriculture, and start their own business by selling produce at our Farmers’ Market and in their Community Supported Agriculture Program. Visit https://lsiowa.org/refugee/global-greens/ for more information.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.