Library Reopening with Limited, In-Person Services

All Des Moines Public Library locations will reopen for some in-person services on a limited basis on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Go HERE for all the details about our new hours, services, and offerings at each DMPL location

Get a DMPL Digital Card

Digital Card Signup

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! This is the perfect time to sign up for a digital card and take advantage of the Des Moines Public Library's many free offerings.

A digital library card will provide you with full access to use our digital materials – eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming services, databases, and other resources such as free access to The Washington Post and The New York Times. In addition, you can use the card to take advantage of our Curbside Pickup service. Curbside gives you access to the hundreds of thousands of books in the library's physical collection, as well as more than 15,000 DVDs, including films from across several decades and box sets of your favorite TV shows.

NOTE: Some digital materials are only available to residents of Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and rural Polk County.

The digital card is good for one year past the date of approval. Once the card expires, digital cardholders can come to the library with a photo ID and proof of address and get a new physical card.

How it works:

  1. Fill out the form below.
  2. A Des Moines Public Library representative will reach out via email in the next two business days with instructions on how to start using your card. Library staff is responding to requests from 8 AM-5PM Monday through Friday, so thank you in advance for your patience.

NOTE: If you already have a Des Moines Public Library card, you do not need a digital card to access digital materials. This is a new way for people to sign up for a library card without being present in a building.

Digital Card Application

I AGREE TO / ESTOY DE ACUERDO CON
  • Return all items on time / Regresar todos los artículos a tiempo
  • Pay all fines or fees / Pagar todas las multas y tarifas
  • Report loss or theft of my card promptly / Reportar inmediatamente la pérdida o robo de mi tarjeta
  • Follow the policies of the library / Seguir los reglamentos de la biblioteca
  • Report Change of name or address promptly / Reportar inmediatamente un cambio de nombre o dirección
  • This card is not transferable / Esta tarjeta no se puede transferir
Please use your finger or mouse to create your signature in the box below.

The person whose signature appears below or their/parent/guardian is responsible for all materials borrowed on this card.
La persona, o su padre/tutor, cuya firma aparece abajo es responsable por todos los materiales que se piden prestados con esta tarjeta.