Location Details
Address:
2559 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50317
Directions:
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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 East Side Library is a welcoming space for everyone who wants to explore new interests or master new skills. Our free programs and displays will inspire you, and our helpful staff will assist with finding items in both English and Spanish. Dive into the colorful environment of Rosie’s Ocean (our themed space in the children’s area), attend a program in our meeting room, relax with a book or magazine in our fireplace nook, or use our computers and WiFi to help you achieve your goals.
La East Side Library es una biblioteca que da las bienvenidas a cualquiera que quiera explorar intereses nuevos o aprender nuevas habilidades. Nuestros programas gratuitos y exhibiciones de libros lo inspirarán y nuestro personal podrá asistirle en encontrar materiales en inglés y español. Sumérgese en el Mar de Rosie—el área de niños temático y vívido, asista a un programa en nuestro salón de reuniones, relájese con un libro o revista a lado de la chimenea, o use las computadoras y WiFi para lograr sus metas.
Upcoming Events
Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.
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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.
Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for our book club. Enjoy good books, great discussions, and meet fellow book lovers. Snacks and coffee are provided!
This month we're reading Kin by Tayari Jones.
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Accessibility
Food Allergies
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Bring the beat to ASAP's drumming class! Try your hand at drumming and learn all about beats, rhythms, and more from a professional drummer, all while making music with others. Snack provided for all participants.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
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.
Join BMO for a presentation on budgeting! Explore the importance of creating and maintaining a budget.
Join us for an anime watch party! This month we are watching The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
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Movie Rating
Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.
Relax, read, and spend time with friendly therapy animals from the ARL! Drop in to meet our cuddly visitors and enjoy a calm, cozy evening at the library.
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Accessibility
Age requirement
This program requires participants to be within a specific age range. Please select the correct age/grade when registering.
Seed Library
The Seed Library at the East Side Library is a free resource for people to take and share seeds with the community.
How does our seed library work?
- Choose your seeds: Check out up to 5 packets per month.
- Plant your garden, and return any unused seeds from the borrowed packet.
- Save your seeds that the plants produce to donate back to the seed library. This step is optional.
Seed donation guidelines:
Seed donations are encouraged, but not required. Return dry, cleaned seeds from healthy, open-pollinated plants when possible.
Volunteer to help with the Seed Library:
Things we could use help with include:
- Packaging seeds
- Sorting donations
- Upkeeping the catalog
Visit the information desk at the East Side Library to learn more.
The Seed Library at the East Side Library was made possible through a generous estate gift from James W. Hughes, in memory of John and Jeanne Hughes, to the Des Moines Public Library Foundation.