Forest Avenue Library

Forest Avenue Library exterior shot

Location Details

Address:
1326 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Directions:
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In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
 

    The Forest Avenue Library features an extensive Foreign Language collection, including materials in Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Karen. The library also provides computers to access language learning materials, including Mango.

    Children will be delighted with Rosie's Forest, the library’s early literacy center, which includes artwork done by Sticks and a wide variety of early literacy stations where children can come to learn and play.

    Located in a vibrant neighborhood, the Forest Avenue Library welcomes community groups and individuals to use our meeting spaces and take advantage of everything the library has to offer.

    Upcoming Events

    This event is in the "All Ages" group.

    Origami

    All Day 3/6 - 3/19
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Age Group: All Ages
    Program Type: Arts & Crafts
    Event Details:
    Come to the Origami Station at the Forest Library to try your hand at the Japanese art of paper folding.  ...
    This event is in the "Children" group.
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Age Group: Children
    Program Type: Educational, Gaming
    Event Details:
    This week at the library you can learn about the amazing world of the Americas before European contact! Find out more about the great Aztec cities, mountainous Incan temples, and diverse democracy of the Iroquois! Find all the pictures and win a swel...

    Disclaimer(s)

    Children’s Program

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

    This event is in the "Adults" group.

    Special City Election

    7:00am - 8:00pm
    Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Age Group: Adults
    Program Type: Library Meeting
    Event Details:
    The City of Des Moines is having a special election to fill a vacancy on the city council.  ...
    This event is in the "Teens" group.

    Level Up!

    4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Forest Avenue Conference Room
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Room: Forest Avenue Conference Room
    Age Group: Teens
    Program Type: Computers & Technology, Gaming
    Event Details:
    Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+. ...
    This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

    Family Storytime

    10:15am - 10:45am
    Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Age Group: Birth-Preschool
    Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes
    Event Details:
    Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M. Family Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome to ...

    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.

    Children’s Program

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

    This event is in the "Adults" group.

    Forest Avenue Library Book Discussion

    6:00pm - 6:45pm
    Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
    Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
    Age Group: Adults
    Program Type: Book Clubs
    Event Details:
    Join us for a discussion of Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book. ...