Location Details
Address:
1111 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Directions:
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Brooke Santillan
Manager
BASantillan@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
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!
Let’s move! Join an ASAP teaching artist for fun movement and dance games, learn choreography, and get active. A snack will be provided for all participants. December 4, 11, 18.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? This month we're looking at holiday themed puzzles!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Take-and-Make bag full of fun activities and crafts!
While Supplies Last
Join us for indoor Park-N-Play, hosted by the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation department on Tuesday mornings in the South Side Library meeting room. Drop in and enjoy toys and fun activities for families at no cost.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Visit South Side to decorate your own sugar cookies! With colorful frosting and fun toppings, we’ll provide everything you need to create delicious, one-of-a-kind cookie creations that are unique as you are.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.