Winter Weather Closures and Extended Deadlines

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will open at NOON Tuesday, January 26 for curbside pickup (and computers at Central Library) due to inclement weather. All holds pickup deadlines and due dates have been extended until Wednesday, January 27.

Reduced Services at All DMPL Locations

All Des Moines Public Library locations have reduced in-person services at this time. Browsing will be unavailable, and public computers will only be available at Central Library by appointment. Curbside Pickup will continue at all locations. Go HERE for all the details about this decision and to see our new hours, services, and offerings at each DMPL location.

5 Simple Steps to Success

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Parents Are the Best Teachers to Get Their Children Ready to Read

  • You are your child’s first and most important teacher.
  • You know your child best.
  • Children are most ready to learn when they are in a good mood. You know your child’s moods best.
  • Children learn best by doing things, so take every chance you can to read with your children. Tell stories, talk about them, say nursery rhymes, and sing songs.

There are 5 simple things you can do with your child to help them succeed. Take a few minutes out of each day to Read, Write, Sing, Play, and Talk with your child. These easy acts make a big difference in a child’s life.

Pasos Sencillos: Esto es fácil de hacer, cada día, donde quiera que esté. No toma mucho tiempo. Son pasos simples para el éxito.

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To see these five literacy steps in action, please attend one of our many storytimes.

The Simple Steps program is made possible through a generous grant from:
 

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