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. 

Elaine Estes Presents "It's a Visit"

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Educational, Exhibits

Age Group:

All Ages
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Elaine Estes, former Des Moines Public Library Director, will share the history of Clement Clark Moore's 1822 poem " A Visit From Saint Nicholas" later called "The Night Before Christmas". Please join us for holiday tea and cookies. On display will be Mrs. Estes's large collection of "The Night Before Christmas" books.