Location Details
Address:
1111 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Directions:
Google Maps
Alicia Mangin
Manager
AMMangin@dmpl.org
Phone:
(515) 283-4152
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 South Side Library features a wide collection of materials and a large updated children's area: Rosie's Zoo. The teen loft hosts an extensive teen book collection and comfortable seating. Our study rooms have been newly renovated with a focus on creating spaces for conversations and virtual meetings. The South Side Library welcomes community groups to take advantage of its spacious meeting room.
For Volunteer Opportunities: Adult volunteers, please contact Rebecca Cloud - RLCloud@dmpl.org. Teens and kids, please contact Alissa Cornick - ABCornick@dmpl.org.
Upcoming Events
Fantastic Fossils Scavenger Hunt
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
Join us for a multi-week investigation! This game will have six episodes.
This is Episode 2, you will need to have played Episode 1.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Smokey the Bear's Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
Des Moines Symphony Academy is visiting South Side Library with an "Instrument Petting Zoo"! Children can learn about and listen to string instruments as well as get some hands-on experience with them!
Best for youth ages 3-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us for a multi-week investigation! This game will have six episodes.
This is Episode 4. Best if you've previously played Episodes 1-3