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10/30/2026

This week teens became Dr. Frankenstein to create their very own Frankenstuffies at Central Library!

10/30/2026

Happy Friday! What are you reading heading into Halloween weekend?

Plan a trip to Central Library to view the Día de Mu***os ofrenda. It will be on display through November 2.

*Remember this is the first weekend where the library will be closed on Sunday.

10/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the final event of our Fall Author Series with Craig Johnson, moderated by Heather Gudenkauf. Watch the replay now on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3JL5W6tAbA

10/29/2026

Celebrate Día de Mu***os at Central Library! Join us and Latinx Immigrants of Iowa on Monday, November 2 from 4:30-7 PM. Visit before then to view the beautiful ofrenda on display in Central Library.

10/28/2026

Grab your cowboy hats! Craig Johnson the author of Longmire will be at Central Library tonight at 7 PM. He will be joined in conversation by Heather Gudenkauf. https://www.dmpl.org/dmpl-fall-author-series

10/27/2026

It’s here! Each branch has one new ACOTAR 6 copy on its Hot Titles, No Holds shelf. Will you be one of the lucky readers to skip the line and read this highly anticipated title first?

Branches will get their copy as delivery arrives throughout the day. So it might not be there right at opening.

10/26/2026

It’s TIME! Registration is now open for the very popular Gingerbread House Decorating program at the Franklin Avenue Library on Thursday, December 3. Spots are limited, and the program will fill up fast. https://www.dmpl.org/events/list?keywords=gingerbread&private=no

10/26/2026

Polk County is one of the highest-risk regions in the country for radon—more than 70% of homes in Iowa test above the EPA action level. Join ISU Extension at Central Library on Tuesday at 6 PM to learn what radon gas is, health effects, how to properly test it, and different mitigation strategies. Learn more: https://www.dmpl.org/event/radon-gas-awareness-program-151771

UPDATE: Registration has closed. Interested community members may still attend, but there are no additional short-term radon testing kits available.

10/25/2026

It's the countdown to Halloween! Check out all of the fun and informative programs happening at the library this week. www.dmpl.org/events
👻 Attend our Halloween costume parade at the South Side Library
🧵 Sewing for beginners is back at the North Side Library
🤓 Learn about Radon and get a free testing kit at Central Library
🗝️ Trade trinkets at the North Side Library
💫 And so much more!

10/25/2026

It is the last day of Sunday service at the Des Moines Public Library. Central Library and the Franklin Avenue Library will be open 12-4 PM.

Beginning November 1, the library will be open Monday-Saturday.

Address

1326 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50314

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(515) 283-4152

Website

http://www.dmpl.org/

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