INSIGHT - Des Moines Public Library

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DES MOINES, IA
PERMIT NO. 2934
1000 GRAND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50311
Closures: All six locations of the DMPL will be closed in recognition
of the following holidays:
Columbus Day: Monday, October 11. (Staff Inservice Day).
Veterans Day: Thursday, November 11.
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.
Christmas: Wednesday, December 22 through Sunday, December, 26.*
New Years Day: Thursday, December 30* - Saturday, January 1.
*Please note: Employees will be taking December 22 and December
30 as furlough days (unpaid) in conjunction with holiday closures as
part of the city’s budget reductions for FY 2010-2011.
Central Library
1000 Grand Avenue 515.283.4152
Mon - Wed: 9 AM - 8 PM | Thu - Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM | Sun: 1 PM - 5 PM {Sept. - May}
Pick Up Window
Mon - Fri: 4 PM - 6 PM | Sat: 3 PM - 5 PM
East Side Library
2559 Hubbell Avenue 515.283.4152
Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM | Fri: 1 PM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun: CLOSED
Forest Avenue Library
1326 Forest Avenue 515.283.4152
Mon: Noon - 8 PM | Tues - Thurs: 10 AM - 6 PM
Fri: CLOSED | Sat (1st/3rd): 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun: CLOSED
Franklin Avenue Library/MHM
Merle Hay Mall, Suite 210
3800 Merle Hay Road 515.283.4152
Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM | Fri: 1 PM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun: CLOSED
Ongoing Opportunities for Lifelong
Learning @ your Library!
Meet Iowa Author Larry Stone, author of Gladys Black:
The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird Lady, when he discusses and signs
his book at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 20 at the East
Side Library. Books will be available for purchase from The
Book Store. Sponsored by the Friends of the East Side Library.
Eagle’s Nest on Display
Stop by the East Side Library during the month of October to
see the life-sized eagle’s nest, courtesy of Iowa’s Department
of Natural Resources.
Remember Our Veterans
Meet Major Chuck Larson: Join us at 6:30 PM on Tuesday,
November 9 at the Central Library as Major Chuck Larson
discusses his book, Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of
Combat from America’s Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Socks for Soldiers
During the month of November, the Des Moines Public
Library Staff Association has set a goal of sending 100 pairs
of socks to our troops for the holidays. If you would like to
participate or learn more about this program, email sdearly@
dmpl.org.
Photgrapher Joan Luffring-Zug Bourret
Join us on Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 PM, at the
Central Library for a program by this award-winning Iowa
photographer who first began her career in 1945.
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Insight newsletter is edited by Jan Kaiser and designed by Toni Sarcone.
North Side Library
3516 5th Avenue 515.283.4152
Mon: Noon - 8 PM | Tues - Wed: 10 AM - 6 PM
Thurs: CLOSED | Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sat (2nd/4th): 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun: CLOSED
South Side Library
1111 Porter Avenue 515.283.4152
Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM | Fri: 1 PM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun: CLOSED