Christmas Closures
All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
The Franklin Avenue Meeting Room may be reserved for public or private use, within the meeting room policy, during regular library hours. The room is 38’ x 45’ and has tables and chairs which you may arrange as needed, with a maximum capacity of 100, less when tables are in use.
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 $20/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
- Lectern with microphone and AV control panel
- Mounted projector and screen ($20 fee for use)
- Standard VGA or HDMI cable will be provided
- Kitchenette with sink, microwave, and coffee maker.
Seating
(Seating arrangement numbers are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.)
- 100 chairs
- 18 rectangular tables
- Users may set up the room in their desired configuration. Users are responsible for returning the tables and chairs into the storage closet after their event and for the condition in which the room is left.