Franklin Avenue Library - Construction Work

Due to a scheduled project, the south drive, pickup window, and book drop will be inaccessible at the Franklin Avenue Library from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29. Parking will be limited in the east lot. The library will remain open for normal hours.

South Side Library Open Through Construction

The South Side Library will be open today for normal hours as concrete work continues today and likely tomorrow. Patrons will need to enter the library parking lot through the pool's parking lot off of Porter Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Please read the Des Moines Public Library Study Room Guidelines for room usage guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Study rooms may be reserved by any active library card holder in good standing who is at least fourteen-years-old. Rooms may be reserved for up to two hours a day during regular business hours. Rooms 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.

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