Phone: (515) 283-4152
The East Side Library is a welcoming space for youth, teens, families and individuals who want to pursue their interests and master new skills. Check out a free program, relax with a book or magazine, use our computers and Wi-Fi or stop in to find out what’s happening on the East Side of town! Our friendly staff can help you find what you’re looking for in both English and Spanish!
La Biblioteca de East Side es un espacio que da las bienvenidas a jóvenes, adolescentes, familias, e individuos quienes quieren perseguir sus intereses y dominar nuevas habilidades. Participe en un programa gratuito, relájese con un libro o una revista, utilice nuestras computadoras y Wi-Fi, ¡o visítenos para averiguar qué está pasando en nuestra parte de la cuidad! Nuestros empleados amables les podrán ayudar a encontrar lo que busca en ingles, ¡y español!
For Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact Ashley Molzen, armolzen@dmpl.org.
East Side Library Storytimes
- Mother Goose on the Loose (newborn-3 years) : Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
- Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos y Canciones (entire family / toda la familia) : Tuesdays, 6:00 PM / Martes, a las 6:00 PM
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 6 years) : Thursdays, 10:30 AM
- Saturday Storytime (entire family) : 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:00 AM
Upcoming Events at East Side Library
- Preschool Storytime | April 25th, 10:30am
- Bilingual Art Cart - Carrito de Arte | April 25th, 4:00pm
- Play, Grow, Learn! | April 26th, 10:30am
- Art Cart | April 27th, 10:00am
- A Blues Concert with Kevin BF Burt | April 27th, 2:00pm
- Spirituality & Finances | April 29th, 6:00pm
- Mother Goose on the Loose | April 30th, 10:30am
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: All About Seeds! | April 30th, 4:00pm
- Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Español e Inglés Para Toda la Familia | April 30th, 6:00pm
- Star Wars Origami | May 2nd (All day)