Franklin Avenue Library - Construction Work

Due to a scheduled project, the south drive, pickup window, and book drop will be inaccessible at the Franklin Avenue Library from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. Parking will be limited in the east lot. The library will remain open for normal hours.

South Side Library Open Through Construction

The South Side Library will be open today for normal hours as concrete work continues today and likely tomorrow. Patrons will need to enter the library parking lot through the pool's parking lot off of Porter Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Encanto movie poster

Movie Watch Party: Encanto

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Experience this heartwarming musical adventure about family and belonging! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Encanto. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Experience this heartwarming musical adventure about family and belonging! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Encanto. Rated PG.

Graphic image of the poster for the movie Memento

Franklin Cinema Club – Memento

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

October's film selection is Christopher Nolan 2000 mystery thriller Memento, starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema ...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

October's film selection is Christopher Nolan 2000 mystery thriller Memento, starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss.

Beetlejuice movie poster

Movie Watch Party: Beetlejuice

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Experience this unforgettable classic horror comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Beetlejuice. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Experience this unforgettable classic horror comedy! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Beetlejuice. Rated PG.

Iowa Latino Film Festival

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Educational, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Iowa Latino Film festival salutes Mexican-American veterans from the Des Moines metro with a screening of the documentary short Heroes Around the Corner on Veterans Day.&n...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Movies
Event Details:

The Iowa Latino Film festival salutes Mexican-American veterans from the Des Moines metro with a screening of the documentary short Heroes Around the Corner on Veterans Day. Vince Valdez, the film's producer, will talk about the

Graphic image of the poster for the movie The Odd Couple

Franklin Cinema Club – The Odd Couple

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

November's film selection is the 1968 comedy The Odd Couple, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Discuss noteworthy films at the Franklin Cinema Club, a discussion ser...

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

November's film selection is the 1968 comedy The Odd Couple, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.

Paddington 2 Poster

Movie Watch Party: Paddington 2

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Experience this whimsical and heartwarming adventure starring the beloved Paddington Bear! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Paddington 2. Rated PG.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Experience this whimsical and heartwarming adventure starring the beloved Paddington Bear! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Paddington 2. Rated PG.