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.
South Side Computer Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
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 two hour sessions.
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.
The remodel of this room is due to generous gifts from the Des Moines Public Library Foundation and the Kersti A. Rutledge Estate in Memory of Alexander Sharp.
Equipment
- 1 computer
- Webcam available for checkout from Information Desk
Seating
- 1 armchair
- 3 desk chairs
- 1 table
- 1 computer desk