Visit the Franklin Library at the beginning of each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime ba
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.
This month we will be reading and discussing The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.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.
This month we will be reading and discussing The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.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.
Level Up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:15 PM at the Franklin Avenue Library Meeting Room.
CANCELLED: Your Rights in Special Education: What students and families need to know
For students with disabilities and their families, the special education system can feel like a maze! An alphabet soup of acronyms, pages and pages of data and evaluations, and frequent IEP team meetings often leave families confused.