Location Details
Address:
1326 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50314
Directions:
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Marli Jefferson
Manager
MNJefferson@dmpl.org
Phone:
(515) 248-6265
In-Person Services
- 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
- 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
The Forest Avenue Library features an extensive Foreign Language collection, including materials in Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Karen. The library also provides computers to access language learning materials, including Mango.
Children will be delighted with Rosie's Forest, the library’s early literacy center, which includes artwork done by Sticks and a wide variety of early literacy stations where children can come to learn and play.
Located in a vibrant neighborhood, the Forest Avenue Library welcomes community groups and individuals to use our meeting spaces and take advantage of everything the library has to offer.
Upcoming Events
Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory activities.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Take a study break at Forest Avenue Library with TheraPets from the Animal Rescue League! With finals approaching, it’s important to manage stress and recharge.
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Accessibility
New Tax Law Deductions for Working Americans & Seniors
Join Dan Arnell Belarmino, an IRS liaison, for an informative session about the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Accessibility
Join Dan Arnell Belarmino, an IRS liaison, as he shares about the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Accessibility
Dive into painting at ASAP’s watercolor class! Sharpen your skills, explore new techniques, and enjoy the fun of painting alongside others with an ASAP teaching artist.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Noche de Juegos—a fun-filled game night for bilingual kids and language learners!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.