DMPL Cooling Centers
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library are serving as cooling centers during open hours. DART will provide free rides for the public to access cooling centers in Polk County. Riders should tell bus drivers when they board that they want to go to the cooling center. The driver will then transport riders to the nearest one
Forest Avenue Conference Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
The Forest Avenue Conference Room may be reserved for public or private use, within the meeting room policy, during regular library hours. The room has a table with eight chairs and a dry erase board.
Nonprofit, 501c3 organizations holding open meetings may use the room at no charge. All closed meetings or any meeting held by a private organization or individual will be charged a rate of $10/hour. Personal events may not be held in the branch meeting rooms (parties, baby showers, etc.)
Please read the DMPL Room User Information for a list of our fees and room use guidelines.
Equipment
- Dry erase board.
Seating
(Seating arrangement numbers are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.)
- 1 conference table
- 8 chairs
- 2 arm chairs