Blog Entries

8 Things to do on the RBDigital App

You probably know about the Libby app, a great resource for eBooks and eAudiobooks available to Des Moines Public Library patrons. There's another app you can utilize that has not just audiobooks, but a plethora of digital media you can use anytime, anywhere. Here's just a sample of what ...

8 Books That Inspired This Year's Best Movies

Each year, dozens of novels, short stories, and memoirs are transformed by Hollywood into movies with glitz, glamour, and award buzz. Famous dress in gowns and tuxedoes, celebrating roles that originated from a pen or typewriter years beforehand. These eight books inspired some of the...

Introducing: The DMPL Blog!

Hello! We're thrilled to introduce the DMPL Blog. The blog is here to pass along information to you, our readers, patrons, and supporters. Here's what you can expect from us when you check out the blog: Author interviews New book recommendations Behind-the-scenes at the library E...