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Des Moines Public Library We inform and inspire the curious. For hours and locations, see http://dmpl.org/locations-hours
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Early voting for Polk County has started at the East Side Library! Here is everything you need to know about voting at t...
10/22/2026

Early voting for Polk County has started at the East Side Library! Here is everything you need to know about voting at the East Side Library:

💫 Voting hours are 10 AM- 4 PM.
💫 Early voting will be here for only two days (October 22-23).
💫 Paper ballots will be available for voters from precincts 2, 3, 20-27
💫 All other Polk County voters will be able to vote electronically.
💫 Bring your current drivers license.
💫 If your current address does not match your license, bring proof of your current address.

Learn more about early voting: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/election/absentee-voting/early-in-person/

There is never a shortage of activities at the library! Scroll through and make plans to attend some of these programs. ...
10/21/2026

There is never a shortage of activities at the library! Scroll through and make plans to attend some of these programs. www.dmpl.org/events
🎨 Learn how to do special effects makeup for Halloween
🎤 Enjoy blues music
🎭️ Get a taste of tarot reading
🚨 Learn about radon risks, and get a free testing kit.
💫 and so much more!

Early voting for Polk County is in full swing at Central Library! Here is everything you need to know about voting at Ce...
10/21/2026

Early voting for Polk County is in full swing at Central Library! Here is everything you need to know about voting at Central Library:

💫 Voting hours are 10 AM- 4 PM.
💫 Early voting will be here for four days (October 21-24).
💫 Paper ballots will be available for voters from precincts 40-46.
💫 All other Polk County voters will be able to vote electronically.
💫 Bring your current drivers license.
💫 If your current address does not match your license, bring proof of your current address.

Learn more about early voting: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-auditor/election/absentee-voting/early-in-person/

10/20/2026

Read Books 📚, Win Pizza 🍕! The 30x30 Challenge is back with our pizza partner Dough Co. Pizza! Pre-register now, and get ready to read 30 minutes a day for all 30 days in November to complete the challenge.

Tag a friend to join the fun and read books together to win pizza!

Read Books 📚, Win Pizza 🍕! The 30x30 Challenge is back with our pizza partner Dough Co. Pizza! Pre-register now, and get...
10/20/2026

Read Books 📚, Win Pizza 🍕! The 30x30 Challenge is back with our pizza partner Dough Co. Pizza! Pre-register now, and get ready to read 30 minutes a day for all 30 days in November to complete the challenge. https://www.dmpl.org/30x30-challenge

Tag a friend to join the fun and read books together to win pizza!

Meet our moderator for our event with Craig Johnson on October 28! Heather Gudenkauf Author is the Edgar Award–nominated...
10/19/2026

Meet our moderator for our event with Craig Johnson on October 28! Heather Gudenkauf Author is the Edgar Award–nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eleven novels, including The Overnight Guest and The Perfect Hosts. dmpl.org/fall-author-series

It is a jam packed week at the library, and we are gearing up for Halloween with some extra spooky programs! www.dmpl.or...
10/18/2026

It is a jam packed week at the library, and we are gearing up for Halloween with some extra spooky programs! www.dmpl.org/events!
🧩 Solve a murder mystery with The Dealt Hand
🎃 Make pumpkins out of embroidery hoops at craft night
🖌️ Learn special effects makeup (just for teens)
🖥️ Explore AI literacy
💫 and so much more!

The countdown is on to our final day of Sunday service. Today, October 18, and next week, October 25, are the last two S...
10/18/2026

The countdown is on to our final day of Sunday service. Today, October 18, and next week, October 25, are the last two Sundays the library will be open.

Beginning on November 1, the Des Moines Public Library will be open Monday-Saturday.

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1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

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+15152834152

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