Central Library Pickup Window - Change in Hours
Effective Sunday, September 1, the Central Library pickup window will have new hours. It will be open from 12-6 PM, Monday-Friday.
Labor Day Closure
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. All buildings will open for regular hours on Tuesday, September 3.
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Room Setups Available
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Amphitheatre
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Banquet
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Chairs against Walls
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Chairs in Circle
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Classroom
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Custom
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Enclosed Square
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Storytime
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
Depending on the seating arrangement these combined rooms have a maximum capacity ranging from 90-250 people. Any room in the meeting room wing may be reserved outside library hours. Rental rates are determined by type of organization using the room and purpose of your event, so please check the Central Library Meeting Room User Information for a fee schedule.
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours. Street parking is metered at various rates from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Parking Information
Please read the DMPL Room User Information for a list of our fees and room use guidelines.
Equipment
- Digital projection unit (drop-down screen, mounted projector, AV control panel)
- Standard VGA or HDMI cable will be provided, but adapters for Mac or other systems are not
- Lectern with micophone and AV control panel
- Wireless microphone (handheld or lavaliere)
All items must be requested at time of reservation, or with at least five days’ notice.
The library cannot provide laptops or other media equipment to connect to the projection system, nor can they provide AV assistance during your event. You may call and schedule a time to come test your equipment ahead of your event.
Seating
(Seating arrangement numbers are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.)
Classroom seating: 99 people
Banquet seating: 144 people
Theater seating: 250 people
Custom arrangements are available as well.