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.
North Side Meeting Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
**Please note, due to a restroom remodel part of the meeting room will be under construction through the end of the year.**
The North Side Meeting Room may be reserved for public or private use, within the meeting room policy, during regular library hours. The room is 33’ x 32’ and has tables and chairs which you may arrange as needed, with a maximum capacity of 55.
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 Des Moines Public Library Meeting Room User Information for a list of our fees and room use guidelines.
Equipment
- Lectern with microphone
- Mounted projector and screen ($20 fee for use)
- Standard VGA or HDMI cable will be provided
Seating
(Seating arrangement numbers are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.)
- 55 chairs
- 9 rectangular tables
Users may set up the room in their desired configuration. Users are responsible for returning the room to the basic setup configuration and for the condition in which the room is left.