The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
DMPL phone issues
Des Moines Public Library phone lines are currently experiencing intermittent issues with our telephones. Work is being done to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you would like to contact the library, and the phones are not working for you, please email reference@dmpl.org
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Please join us for our monthly book group where we will discuss The Secrets we Kept by Lara Prescott. Book
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Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.kick plate install
Join us for a discussion of Arsenic and Adobo by Mia Manansala. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.
Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as we dive into charcoal portrait drawing. Learn about concepts such as facial features, perspective, lighting and more! Basic materials such as paper, charcoal, and erasers will be provided.
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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.
May's film selection is the 1974 Roman Polanski drama Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson.