Warming Centers
All DMPL locations are serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides to designated warming center locations while the Extreme Temperature Plan is in effect.
Holiday Hours for This Week
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 31. All locations will remain closed on Thursday, January 1. Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
Central Library Family Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
The Family Room is intended for use by children and their caregivers. Reservations that do not include children will not be allowed.
Rooms may be reserved for two hour sessions.
Food and drink are allowed, but trash must be disposed of and surfaces must be cleaned at the end of your reservation.
Equipment
• small hand washing sink
• bottle warmer
Seating
• 1 table
• 6 chairs
• 1 glider/rocker