Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
Dec 25 - 26 2025 Christmas All Day 12/25–12/26 Closing Dec 25 - 26 2025 Closing Christmas All Day 12/25–12/26 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed for Christmas.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 - 31 2025 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 27 - 31 2025 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 12/27/2025 @ 9:00am–12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Years Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 - 3 2026 Tiny Art Show Materials Pickup 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/03/2026 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: It's time to create a masterpiece for the Des Moines Public Library's second annual Tiny Art Show ... and this year we've spread to the branches!
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All branches will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Staff In-Service Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Staff In-Service Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All branches will be closed for Staff In-Service.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Resources & Guidance for the 2026 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Zoom Meeting Room Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Resources & Guidance for the 2026 Tax Filing Season 6:00pm–7:00pm Zoom Meeting Room Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join us via Zoom as Dan Belarmino shares resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2026 season.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Resources & Guidance for the 2026 Tax Filing Season 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Zoom Meeting Room Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Resources & Guidance for the 2026 Tax Filing Season 12:00pm–1:00pm Zoom Meeting Room Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Filing taxes can be overwhelming when you aren't sure what you need or who can help. Join our Zoom call during your lunch break for resources and guidance for filing taxes for the 2026 season.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter Sunday All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed for Easter Sunday.
May 24 - 25 2026 Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Jul 3 - 4 2026 Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Sep 6 - 7 2026 Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Nov 26 - 27 2026 Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Closing Nov 26 - 27 2026 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/26–11/27 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Dec 24 - 25 2026 Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed for Christmas.
Dec 31 2026 Thu New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
Jan 1 2027 Fri New Years Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
