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. 

AViD: Nikki Erlick Live Stream Tonight

Tonight's AViD event featuring Nikki Erlick will be livestreamed on Zoom. The event begins at 7 PM. The Zoom room will open approximately five minutes prior to the start of the event.

Click here to stream the event. The password for the event is "dmpl"

Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's first ever Tiny Art Show! 

Pick up your free art kit at the Central Library starting December 30th.  Kits will include an easel, canvas, some paints and a brush.  You must register with your email and your library card number to get your free kit.  Limit one kit per registrant.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, January 10th.

We will have a gallery reception on January 18th at 2:00 PM where we will announce the winners of the Children, Teen, and Adult categories.

Please pick up your art between January 29th and February 1st.

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.