Welcome to the community page, where we celebrate the wonderful diversity within our community and provide resources and contacts for the community's various needs.
Pride - Book Pick Bookmarks
Have Pride throughout June and all year long with books that celebrate LGBTQIA+ figures and achievements and honor and respect the sacrifices of past leaders. Our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every age and genre. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Refugee Awareness Month - Book Pick Bookmarks
In honor of Refugee Awareness Month, our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every age and genre. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with books that both honor Asian and Pacific American historical figures and celebrate the Asian and Pacific American experience. Our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every age and genre. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by reading stories nonfiction books reflecting the impact Jewish Americans have had on our country. Our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every adults and kids both. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Women's History Month Book Picks Bookmarks
Celebrate Women's History Month by reading about women who have overcome obstacles and opened up doors to change the world. Our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every age and genre. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Black History Month Book Pick Bookmarks
Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about the heritage and historical achievements of the Black community. Our Book Chat team has put together targeted book lists for every age and genre. These are downloadable, printable bookmarks, so just click the link and print the .pdf file to get your reading list!
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Latinx Heritage Month - Bookmarks and Events
Latinx Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15, during a timeframe many Latin countries celebrate the anniversaries of their independence. Celebrate by attending Library events prior to and during Latinx Heritage Month, and then check out books for all ages found on our bookmarks!
Bookmarks and Book Lists
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
Native American Heritage Month
Learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people by reading their stories.
Bookmarks and Book Lists
Printing Instructions: When looking at printing options, you must DESELECT “fit to print” or “fit to page.”
The Outreach Project
Mondays and Fridays | 1:00-3:00 PM | Central Library Gateway
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates from Primary Health Care, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, and Hope Ministries will offer assistance and support to those in need at Central Library.
