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
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Come and learn about leading figures from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community and their history with our scavenger hunt in the children's area! Find them all and win a wonderful prize! Best for ages 6+
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Take and Make: Seed Bombs
Stop by and pick up the materials to create your own seed bombs. For more inspiration, use your library card to access crafty videos on Creativebug. While supplies last.
Join us Mondays 4–5 p.m. this Spring for a weekly program in Hip Hop dance, choreography, cultural history, and more, with the After School Arts Program (ASAP) and teaching artist Mia of Creative Netwerk.
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.Join us for a discussion of Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.
Day at the Beach Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for summer with a day of surf and sun at the library! We've hidden beach-themed pictures all over the shelves! Find them all and win a bodacious prize! Best for ages 6+
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M.
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.
All locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.