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. 

What is the Library? Day

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Program Description

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Come by Forest Avenue Library on September 10 to learn what you can do at the library! We'll have giveaways, tours, and activities for all ages.

Tour schedule:

English 10:00
Arabic 11:00
Dari 11:30
Pashto 12:00
Swahili 12:30
Spanish 2:30

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.