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.

Chalk the Walk Grab and Go

10:15am - 11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

*UPDATE: Due to the rainy forecast this event will now be grab and go as supplies last for one day only at the Central curbside window.  Call (515) 283-4152 to check availability.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.