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.
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Please read the DMPL Room User Information for a list of our fees and room use guidelines.
Private organizations or individuals, as well as any closed meetings, will be charged a rental fee of $100 per hour for use of these combined rooms. Rooms may not be used for personal private events (i.e. birthdays, baby showers, etc.)
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations holding meetings that are open to the public will be charge a rental fee of $40 for use of these combined rooms. All events booked as nonprofit must submit or have on file proof of 501 (c) 3 status. Nonprofit organizations are subject to the Iowa Open Meeting Laws or they must pay the for-profit rate.
Room should be reserved at least five days in advance and may be booked up to 24 months in the future.
Rental fee includes time for set up and take down. Users will not be admitted before or after their scheduled reservation time.
If you would like to use the Café Gallery you must have all three rooms reserved.
If you would like to use the projectors, please make sure to select both Digital Projection Units (1 & 2).
Please note that serving food in the Meeting Room Wing requires a fee of $30 per room. We have a list of pre-approved caterers, however you may bring food in from any source. The library cannot provide a kitchen for room users or caterers. For information regarding allowing alcohol service please refer to the Central Library Room User Information.
