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 Video/Photography Station
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
The Video/Photography Station may be reserved by any active library card holder in good standing who is at least fourteen-years-old. The station may be reserved for up to two hours a day during regular business hours. It may not be used for business purposes, with the exception of paid tutors.
No food may be brought into study rooms. Lidded drinks are allowed.
The station may be reserved for two hour sessions.
Please read the Des Moines Public Library Study Room Guidelines for usage guidelines and frequently asked questions.
Equipment
You may bring your own camera equipment and use our lighting and tripod or a Panasonic - LUMIX GH5 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera Body with LEICA DG 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens is available. Please check Panasonic Digital Camera to reserve.
For information on the equipment that is available at this station please visit: https://dmpl.org/videophotography-station