Stop by the children's area at Central Library to explore, create, and play! This is an unstaffed program where activities are self-led. Parent/Guardian must be present with child. Supplies are limited.
DMPL Cooling Centers
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are serving as cooling centers today (June 18) during open hours. DART is providing free rides to all cooling centers.
Library closed on Juneteenth
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in commemoration of Juneteenth. We will reopen at the regular time on Thursday, June 20.
Drop-in to enjoy North Side’s large collection of art supplies. Take anything you create home with you!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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.
Make an appointment to receive tax assistance at the East Side Library.
AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 15 to assist the public with their taxes.
On Saturday, March 26, at 5 PM, Angeline Boulley will speak as one of the headlining authors at the DSM Book Festival in downtown Des Moines.