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All Buildings Remain Closed, Curbside Service Available

All Des Moines Public Library buildings remain closed to the public until further notice as a preventative measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Patrons can now place new holds on materials, and curbside pickup service is available at all locations. Read more about that HERE. 

Locations & Hours

NOTE: All library locations remain closed to the public until further notice. Curbside Pickup Service is now available.

Central Library
Central Library exterior shot
Address:

1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Pickup Window Hours:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Computers by Appointment:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

 

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East Side Library
East Side Library exterior
Address:

2559 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Curbside Pickup Hours:
Sunday:  CLOSED
Monday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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Forest Avenue Library
Forest Avenue exterior shot
Address:

1326 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Curbside Pickup Hours:
Sunday:  CLOSED
Monday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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Franklin Avenue Library
Franklin Ave. exterior shot
Address:

5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Curbside Pickup Hours:
Sunday:  CLOSED
Monday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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North Side Library
North Side Library exterior shot
Address:

3516 Fifth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Curbside Pickup Hours:
Sunday:  CLOSED
Monday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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South Side Library
South Side Library exterior shot
Address:

1111 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Curbside Pickup Hours:
Sunday:  CLOSED
Monday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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