Location Details
Address:
3516 5th Ave.
Des Moines, IA, 50313
Directions:
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Michelle Abrahamson
Manager
MJAbrahamson@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 North Side Library features the Heritage Collection, which is filled with local history artifacts from the Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The vintage photographs and memorabilia encased in the meeting room tell the story of the Park’s past.
The North Side Library drive-up book drop is open 24/7 and located on the west side of the building facing the alley. Enter the alley from Euclid Avenue for driver’s side access.
Upcoming Events
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
Make your own afternoon snack at North Side! You will be able to choose from a variety of yogurts and toppings to make your parfait. When you are done, we will have games out for you to enjoy!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Food Allergies
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
Pick up your pencil and let's have fun with lines, shapes, patterns, and color. Each week we'll make a different drawing project to take home.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Create a hat that's one of a kind! Use a few basic stitches to embroider a pattern of your choosing onto a baseball cap. Open to all experience levels, whether you've done some embroidery before or are a total beginner.