Location Details
Address:
1111 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Directions:
Google Maps
In-Person Services
- 10:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday
- 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
Curbside Pickup
- 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday-Saturday
- Closed Sunday
The South Side Library features a wide collection of materials and a large updated children's area: Rosie's Zoo. The teen loft hosts an extensive teen book collection and comfortable seating, as well as a study area with tables containing built-in outlets. The South Side Library welcomes community groups to take advantage of its spacious meeting room.
For Volunteer Opportunities: Adult volunteers, please contact Rebecca Cloud - RLCloud@dmpl.org. Teens and kids, please contact Janeé Jackson-Doering - jmjackson-doering@dmpl.org.
For Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact Rebecca Cloud at RLCloud@dmpl.org
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Online Programming
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Des Moines is home to some amazing artwork, and staying socially distant doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy what the city has to offer! Use this challenge to find your way to some incredible murals in your neighborhood and around Des Moines. Head to each l...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
All Locations
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational,
Take & Make
Event Details:
Library Learning Bags: Earth Day Edition
Stop by Curbside or DMPL Express Service at any of our six branches to pick up a Library Learning Bag. This month's bag includes a plant related craft in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. The...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Let's eliminate some plastic in our kitchens with our Take & Make: Beeswax Wrap program!
Beeswax wraps are sustainable food storage option. Instead of using cling wrap or tin foil, beeswax wrap can be reused over and over again. Particip...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Kick off Week of the Young Child with Des Moines Public Library and Grace Fitness! Fitness educator Zakiya Jenkins will join us on Zoom for a 30 minute workout for the whole family. All fitness levels welcome and no fitness equipment needed!
This ...
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Making Murals in Des Moines: A Q&A with artists Asphate, Didi Contreras, and Robert Moore
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Program Room
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Room:
Zoom Program Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
54
Event Details:
Join the library and three artists to learn about the process of making public art in Des Moines and how some of our favorite murals came about.
Plus, get ready for our self-guided mural tour, with public art to visit near each of our librari...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nintendo Switch Teen Tournament: Mario Kart 8
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch:
DMPL Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us for a Mario Kart tournament for ages 10-18. You can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription, and a copy of Mario Kart 8. The day of the tournament, log onto Mario Kart 8 on your Switch ...