Location Details
Address:
3516 5th Ave.
Des Moines, IA, 50313
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 North Side Library features the Heritage Collection, which is filled with local history artifacts from the Highland Park and surrounding neighborhoods. The vintage photographs and memorabilia encased in the meeting room tell the story of the Park’s past.
The North Side Library drive-up book drop is open 24/7 and located on the west side of the building facing the alley. Enter the alley from Euclid Avenue for driver’s side access.
Upcoming Events
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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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.
Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
This month we will be reading and discussing How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.
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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.Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for four sessions of intermediate ukulele classes beginning July 16th and occurring on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm (7/16, 7/18, 7/23, 7/25).
Disclaimer(s)
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.Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
Bring your creativity and get ready to have some silly fun! Tweens and teens ages 8-18 can join us at North Side to hack that painting. Choose a pre-made painting or printed picture and use our materials to add your own spin on things!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.