Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Community Resources

Community Type
Central Iowa Shelter & Services
Central Iowa Shelter & Services Logo
Address:

1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.284.5719

Provides low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness.

Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM

Meals: Breakfast 6:30 AM-8:30 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Dinner 6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Clothing Closet Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-12 PM, M/W/F/Sun 6 PM-7:30 PM

Health Care Clinic: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM

Showers: Daily 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

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Central Library
Central Library exterior shot
Address:

1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152
In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday

Pickup Window

  • 12:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday

 

Location Details
Central Senior Center
Polk County Logo
Address:

2008 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.286.3677

Crafts, games, exercise, health clinics and other activities for seniors and other adults. Meals served on selected days. Check calendar for details.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Serving Time: 11 AM-12 PM

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Change Course
Change Course
Address:

2500 University Ave.
Ste. 311
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.779.6108

Employment training, personal development, skill development, one on one coaching sessions for anyone with a goal of career track and high wage jobs.

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Child Care Resource & Referral
CCRR
Address:

808 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.246.3590

Child Care Resource & Referral provides services that help parents make informed choices about the care of their children.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Children & Families of Iowa
CFI
Address:

1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.288.1981 (general), 515.243.6147 (Domestic Violence Services)

Child Care: offers affordable, quality child care for low-income families. Programs for before and after school care, school and summer vacation options with transportation to and from school. Domestic Violence Services Shelter: offers a safe place to heal and begin building a life free from violence. Grief/Loss: Licensed clinicians assist families in healing through grief and loss and other life situations/events.

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Children & Family Urban Movement
CFUM
Address:

1548 8th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.3242

Serves children and families near the north side of Des Moines with a variety of programs to support educational success including before- and after-school and summer programs.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM

Meal Times: Monday-Saturday 4:45 PM-5:30 PM

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Childserve
Childserve
Address:

644 24th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.280.5332

Childserve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services.

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Christ the King Free Clinic
Christ the King Free Clinic Logo
Address:

5711 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.285.2888

Some of the services provided are chronic care, well baby checks, physicals (school/athletic), and lab work available.

Hours: Monday 7 PM-9 PM, Wednesday 7 PM-9 PM (16 & under only)

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