DMPL Cooling Centers

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are serving as cooling centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides for the public to access cooling centers in Polk County. Riders should tell bus drivers when they board that they want to go to the cooling center. The driver will then transport riders to the nearest one

Stuffy Sleepover Storytime

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Program Description

Event Details

Bring your stuffy friend to the Central Library to enjoy a fun storytime together before leaving your buddy at the library overnight to get into some mischief! Pick your pal up the following day and see photos of all the shenanigans they get into during their stay at the library. Feel free to come in your pajamas for storytime.

If you are unable to attend the storytime, you may still drop your stuffy friend off at the Central Library's Youth desk anytime between Saturday, October 12th and the event on Monday, October 14th before 4pm.

Please plan to pick up your stuffed animal friend on Tuesday, October 15th at the Central front circulation desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.