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.

YA for Adults Book Club

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Join us at Central Library for the YA for Adults Book Club. This month we are reading The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo.

This program has limited space and requires registration. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email.   

After you register, copies can be picked up at the Central Library. Books will only be given to those who are on the registration list (please wait until the day after you register to pick up your book to allow staff to update their list). If you do not plan to pick up the book because you have your own, or will use Libby please let the host know.