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.

Volunteens Project Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Are you 12-18 years old and interested in gaining some volunteer hours this summer?  Stop by during our two sessions of Volunteens in June on the 14th and 17th from 2:00-4:00 PM to help with a service project that will benefit the community!&

Art on the Green

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Event Details:

Make a Collagraph Print. Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna at Colby Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free, creative program where kids will explore various materials to bring thei

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Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

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

Teen Pride Series

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Pride Month, join DMPL and our partners at Iowa Safe Schools and UCS Healthcare to talk about LGBTQ issues, ask questions, and discover awesome resources!

Dog Man's Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Find Dog Man, Petey, Chief, and all of Cat Kid's Supa-Dupa friends with Dog Man's Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! Join us on the South Side Library Lawn, read the clues, and win prizes! For kids ages 4-11. 

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Inclement Weather

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