Des Moines Public Library
Main library1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines 50309
About 59 hours a week
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Libraries in Des Moines
6 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.
Des Moines Public Library by the numbers
Visits a year
607,272
Items borrowed a year
1.1 million
364,069 children’s items
Free programs a year
1,777
44,031 attendees
E-books
28,474
Public computers
128
Library map
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Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines 50314
About 51 hours a week
East Side Library
259 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines 50317
About 51 hours a week
South Side Library
1111 Sw Porter Ave, Des Moines 50315
About 51 hours a week
Franklin Avenue Library
5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines 50310
About 54 hours a week
Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.
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Questions
How many libraries are in Des Moines?
6 public library locations: Des Moines Public Library, Forest Avenue Library, North Side Library, East Side Library, South Side Library, Franklin Avenue Library.
What is the main library in Des Moines?
Des Moines Public Library, 1000 Grand Ave, open about 59 hours a week.
How many people have a library card in Des Moines?
Des Moines Public Library reports about 109,857 registered borrowers and 607,272 visits a year.
Are library programs free?
Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.