Warming Centers

All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations while the Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Des Moines Public Library Locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Forest Avenue Library will be open from 3:30-5 PM for the DMPL's annual MLK Day celebration. The Central Library will be open only as a warming center from 9 AM-5 PM on Monday.

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Poster for drop-in tech help Thursdays 2-3 at the Central Library

Drop-In Tech Help

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Success Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Success Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, June 17, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, July 15, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, August 19, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, September 16, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, October 21, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, November 18, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.

South Side Book Discussion

Thursday, December 16, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading #####!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.