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As a reminder, all locations of the Des Moines Public Library locations serve as cooling centers. Please check our hours and locations page to view open hours. Check our events page for any weather-related program changes or cancellations. 

Locations & Hours

Central Library
Central Library exterior shot
Address:

1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 1:00-5:00 PM Sunday
Pickup Window
  • 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday

 

Location Details
East Side Library
East Side Library exterior
Address:

2559 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Curbside Pickup
  • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Location Details
Forest Avenue Library
Forest Avenue exterior shot
Address:

1326 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Curbside Pickup
  • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Location Details
Franklin Avenue Library
Franklin Ave. exterior shot
Address:

5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 1:00-5:00 PM Sunday
Curbside Pickup
  • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Location Details
North Side Library
North Side Library exterior shot
Address:

3516 Fifth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Curbside Pickup
  • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Location Details
South Side Library
South Side Library exterior shot
Address:

1111 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Curbside Pickup
  • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
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