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.
Franklin Avenue Family Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
Please read the Des Moines Public Library Study Room Guidelines for room usage guidelines and frequently asked questions.
Rooms may be reserved for two hour sessions.
Study rooms may be reserved by any active library card holder in good standing who is at least fourteen-years-old.
Rooms may not be used for business purposes, with the exception of paid tutors.
No food may be brought into study rooms. Lidded drinks are allowed.
Seating
- 1 round table - 2 chairs
- 2 club chairs