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. 

Art Cart: "I Have a Dream" Cloud

10:00am - 4:30pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the children's area and create a dream-cloud mobile in honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream." Check out books about King and other Civil Rights leaders while you're here!

The Hundred Dresses Sneak Preview

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of The Hundred Dresses based on the classic story by Eleanor Estes.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

10:30am - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

AARP will be at the library every Wednesday and Saturday from February through April 12 to assist the public with their taxes. 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.