Location Details
Address:
1111 SW Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Directions:
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Brooke Santillan
Manager
BASantillan@dmpl.org
Phone:
(515) 283-4152
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 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. Our study rooms have been newly renovated with a focus on creating spaces for conversations and virtual meetings. 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 Alissa Cornick - ABCornick@dmpl.org.
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Pride Month by creating your own mini parade float!
Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!
History of Juneteenth: Remember Our History, Release the Past, and Reshape Our Future
Juneteenth is more than a celebration; it is a pivotal chapter in American history.
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Accessibility
Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC
Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans w/NFC
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Accessibility
Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!
Turn STEM into STEAM this month with ASAP teaching artist Amy Tingstrom. Each week, explore a new project that combines science, technology, engineering, and math with the arts.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.