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The Des Moines Public Library is pleased to announce that Melissa McCollum has been named the library's next library director. McCollum will begin her new role Monday, February 9. buff.ly/sFsgOHI
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold, and joined us at the Forest Avenue Library on Monday for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Bo James the founder and executive director of Hip-Hope shared an inspiring message with attendees.
January 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold, and joined us at the Forest Avenue Library on Monday for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Bo James the founder and executive director of Hip-Hope shared an inspiring message with attendees.
LIBRARY LIFE HACK:
Suspend your holds so that they come in when you are ready for them.
This will help everyone who likes to place lots of holds, and then has 20 books come in at a time.
(We see you because we are you!)
Suspend your holds so that they come in when you are ready for them.
This will help everyone who likes to place lots of holds, and then has 20 books come in at a time.
(We see you because we are you!)
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
LIBRARY LIFE HACK:
Suspend your holds so that they come in when you are ready for them.
This will help everyone who likes to place lots of holds, and then has 20 books come in at a time.
(We see you because we are you!)
Suspend your holds so that they come in when you are ready for them.
This will help everyone who likes to place lots of holds, and then has 20 books come in at a time.
(We see you because we are you!)
The Forest Avenue Library is hosting our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration today at 4 PM. Doors will open at 3:30 and the program will begin at 4 PM. buff.ly/ooNpfj3
January 19, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Forest Avenue Library is hosting our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration today at 4 PM. Doors will open at 3:30 and the program will begin at 4 PM. buff.ly/ooNpfj3
All DMPL locations are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Central Library meeting room will open as a warming center only from 9 AM-5 PM. No library services will be available.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
All DMPL locations are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Central Library meeting room will open as a warming center only from 9 AM-5 PM. No library services will be available.
Happy Sunday! This week at DMPL celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Forest Avenue Library, and Dog Man fans will have the opportunity to do crafts, play BINGO, and win tickets to Dog Man The Musical at the Civic Center. buff.ly/0BRenEk
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Happy Sunday! This week at DMPL celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Forest Avenue Library, and Dog Man fans will have the opportunity to do crafts, play BINGO, and win tickets to Dog Man The Musical at the Civic Center. buff.ly/0BRenEk
Visit the library.
Browse the shelves.
Pick up a book.
Check it out.
It's really that easy to use your local library.
Browse the shelves.
Pick up a book.
Check it out.
It's really that easy to use your local library.
January 18, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Visit the library.
Browse the shelves.
Pick up a book.
Check it out.
It's really that easy to use your local library.
Browse the shelves.
Pick up a book.
Check it out.
It's really that easy to use your local library.
Pssst... You could ask AI for a book recommendation or you could ask one of your local librarians. 🤷
(If you want a recommendation we have a form for that, or you can come in and ask us too!)
(If you want a recommendation we have a form for that, or you can come in and ask us too!)
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Pssst... You could ask AI for a book recommendation or you could ask one of your local librarians. 🤷
(If you want a recommendation we have a form for that, or you can come in and ask us too!)
(If you want a recommendation we have a form for that, or you can come in and ask us too!)
The extreme temperature plan has been activated, and all DMPL locations will be serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to warming centers while the extreme temperature plan is in effect.
January 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The extreme temperature plan has been activated, and all DMPL locations will be serving as warming centers during open hours. DART will be providing free rides to warming centers while the extreme temperature plan is in effect.
It's Friday, and that means we want to know what you are reading!
Plan ahead: We will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are two exceptions to our systemwide closure: (contd.)
Plan ahead: We will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are two exceptions to our systemwide closure: (contd.)
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
It's Friday, and that means we want to know what you are reading!
Plan ahead: We will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are two exceptions to our systemwide closure: (contd.)
Plan ahead: We will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are two exceptions to our systemwide closure: (contd.)
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January 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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MOVIE NIGHT! Check out our collection of thousands of DVDs. While browsing the shelves you can even pretend you are back in Blockbuster. buff.ly/28IPDIW
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
MOVIE NIGHT! Check out our collection of thousands of DVDs. While browsing the shelves you can even pretend you are back in Blockbuster. buff.ly/28IPDIW
ATTN: Abby Jimenez fans (We have it on good authority there are a lot of you in Des Moines)!
We will be hosting Abby Jimenez Trivia on Tuesday, February 3 at the Forest Avenue Library. Space is limited, register to attend and save your spot: buff.ly/FYXINWa
We will be hosting Abby Jimenez Trivia on Tuesday, February 3 at the Forest Avenue Library. Space is limited, register to attend and save your spot: buff.ly/FYXINWa
January 15, 2026 at 3:15 PM
ATTN: Abby Jimenez fans (We have it on good authority there are a lot of you in Des Moines)!
We will be hosting Abby Jimenez Trivia on Tuesday, February 3 at the Forest Avenue Library. Space is limited, register to attend and save your spot: buff.ly/FYXINWa
We will be hosting Abby Jimenez Trivia on Tuesday, February 3 at the Forest Avenue Library. Space is limited, register to attend and save your spot: buff.ly/FYXINWa
Today is good day to visit the library and get a library card.
Actually this is true any day of the year. Except for when we are closed. If we are open, it's a good day to get a library card.
Actually this is true any day of the year. Except for when we are closed. If we are open, it's a good day to get a library card.
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Today is good day to visit the library and get a library card.
Actually this is true any day of the year. Except for when we are closed. If we are open, it's a good day to get a library card.
Actually this is true any day of the year. Except for when we are closed. If we are open, it's a good day to get a library card.
The Tiny Art Show is now on display now in the Central Library Art Gallery! Make plans to visit to see 200+ mini-masterpieces by community members ranging in age from toddlers to seniors.
The show will be on display to the public through January 31, 2026. buff.ly/l6moVeb
The show will be on display to the public through January 31, 2026. buff.ly/l6moVeb
January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The Tiny Art Show is now on display now in the Central Library Art Gallery! Make plans to visit to see 200+ mini-masterpieces by community members ranging in age from toddlers to seniors.
The show will be on display to the public through January 31, 2026. buff.ly/l6moVeb
The show will be on display to the public through January 31, 2026. buff.ly/l6moVeb
Penny volunteers at the library by knitting hats for community members in need. So far she has made around 125 community hats that she has left near the community fridge at the South Side Library.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Penny volunteers at the library by knitting hats for community members in need. So far she has made around 125 community hats that she has left near the community fridge at the South Side Library.
Today on Beyond the Shelves, Sarah and Jes are sharing some recommendations for the 2026 Reading Challenge BINGO categories! Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. www.dmpl.org/blog-entries...
Beyond The Shelves: 2026 Reading Challenge Recommendations
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January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today on Beyond the Shelves, Sarah and Jes are sharing some recommendations for the 2026 Reading Challenge BINGO categories! Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. www.dmpl.org/blog-entries...
Save the date! One week on Monday, January 19 join us at the Forest Avenue Library for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Doors will open at 3:30 PM, and the program will begin at 4 PM. buff.ly/ooNpfj3
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Save the date! One week on Monday, January 19 join us at the Forest Avenue Library for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Doors will open at 3:30 PM, and the program will begin at 4 PM. buff.ly/ooNpfj3
Art, games, storytimes, and more there is something for everyone at the library! Plan a visit this week. buff.ly/1EybU0x
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Art, games, storytimes, and more there is something for everyone at the library! Plan a visit this week. buff.ly/1EybU0x
🏒 Binge-then-Read is back! If Heated Rivalry has taken over your life, enjoy these 10 hockey and sports romances after you have finished binging the show! buff.ly/KdUvIwb
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🏒 Binge-then-Read is back! If Heated Rivalry has taken over your life, enjoy these 10 hockey and sports romances after you have finished binging the show! buff.ly/KdUvIwb
All Olivia wanted for her 5th birthday this week was her very own library card and a donut! Join us in wishing Olivia a happy belated birthday, and give her a warm welcome as a new library cardholder.
Olivia is already a library influencer! She inspired her parents to sign up for library cards too.
Olivia is already a library influencer! She inspired her parents to sign up for library cards too.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
All Olivia wanted for her 5th birthday this week was her very own library card and a donut! Join us in wishing Olivia a happy belated birthday, and give her a warm welcome as a new library cardholder.
Olivia is already a library influencer! She inspired her parents to sign up for library cards too.
Olivia is already a library influencer! She inspired her parents to sign up for library cards too.
It’s Friday! That means we want to know what are you reading this weekend?
Are you talking on any reading projects for 2026? Let us know what they are!
Are you talking on any reading projects for 2026? Let us know what they are!
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
It’s Friday! That means we want to know what are you reading this weekend?
Are you talking on any reading projects for 2026? Let us know what they are!
Are you talking on any reading projects for 2026? Let us know what they are!
Explore 57 titles coming out this winter that we think you should add to your holds list! From George Saunders to Ali Hazelwood there is something for all types of readers. buff.ly/eVYbGe3
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Explore 57 titles coming out this winter that we think you should add to your holds list! From George Saunders to Ali Hazelwood there is something for all types of readers. buff.ly/eVYbGe3
Creations for the Tiny Art Show have been flooding in! If you haven't yet turned in your creation you can still bring it to Central Library by Friday, January 9 to be included in the Art Gallery display that will be going up on Monday.
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Creations for the Tiny Art Show have been flooding in! If you haven't yet turned in your creation you can still bring it to Central Library by Friday, January 9 to be included in the Art Gallery display that will be going up on Monday.
There is never a dull moment at the library! Check out some programs to attend over the next few days. www.dmpl.org/events
January 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
There is never a dull moment at the library! Check out some programs to attend over the next few days. www.dmpl.org/events
Meet our January Kid Librarian: Whitman, age 14
"I like reading because books can transport you to whole other worlds of imagination... You would think this to be a rarity, but that is a common facet of literature, which is what makes explorative reading so essential."
www.dmpl.org/kids
"I like reading because books can transport you to whole other worlds of imagination... You would think this to be a rarity, but that is a common facet of literature, which is what makes explorative reading so essential."
www.dmpl.org/kids
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Meet our January Kid Librarian: Whitman, age 14
"I like reading because books can transport you to whole other worlds of imagination... You would think this to be a rarity, but that is a common facet of literature, which is what makes explorative reading so essential."
www.dmpl.org/kids
"I like reading because books can transport you to whole other worlds of imagination... You would think this to be a rarity, but that is a common facet of literature, which is what makes explorative reading so essential."
www.dmpl.org/kids