Check Out These Public Libraries Around Greater Des Moines

It’s National Library Lovers’ Month — a time to reflect on the awesome resources and community services our local libraries offer. We’ve put together a list of Greater Des Moines (DSM) public libraries, along with quick links to online catalogs and event calendars so you can take advantage of their offerings throughout February and the rest of the year. Whether that means you check out a book, attend a free event, use a public computer or study with a friend, stop into your community library … you’ll be glad you did!

And don’t forget that the Iowa Adventure Pass is a perk for the state’s library cardholders to get free or discounted access to local attractions. Check to see if your local library is a member and start visiting participating destinations in the region like Blank Park Zoo, Blue Zoo, Brenton Skating Plaza, Des Moines Children’s Museum, Des Moines Performing Arts, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Pella Historical Museums, Perry Grand 3 Theatres and Science Center of Iowa.

Public Libraries in Greater Des Moines

Altoona Public Library

700 8th St. Southwest, Altoona | (515) 967-3881
altoonalibrary.com

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Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library

1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny | (515) 965-6460
ankenyiowa.gov/160/Library

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Bondurant Community Library

104 2nd St. Northeast, Bondurant | (515) 967-4790
cityofbondurant.com/bondurant-community-library

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Carlisle Public Library

135 School St., Carlisle | (515) 989-0909
carlislepubliclibrary.org

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Clive Public Library

1900 NW 114th St., Clive | (515) 453-2221
cityofclive.com/library

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Des Moines Public Library

dmpl.org

Des Moines Public Library includes the following locations: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library and South Side Library. You can find address and phone information on each of the pages listed above.

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Drake Community Library

930 Park St., Grinnell | (641) 236-2661
drakelibrary.org

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Grimes Public Library

200 NE Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes | (515) 986-3551
grimeslibrary.org

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Indianola Public Library

207 N. B St., Indianola | (515) 961-9418
indianolaiowa.gov/832/Library

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Johnston Public Library

6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston | (515) 278-5233
johnstonlibrary.com

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Knoxville Public Library

213 E. Montgomery St., Knoxville | (641) 828-0585
knoxville.lib.ia.us

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Marshalltown Public Library

105 W. Boone St., Marshalltown | (641) 754-5738
marshalltownlibrary.org

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Newton Public Library

100 N. 3rd Ave. W, Newton | (641) 792-4108
newtongov.org/1149/Library

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Norwalk Easter Public Library

1051 North Ave., Norwalk | (515) 981-0217
norwalklibrary.org

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Pella Public Library

603 Main St., Pella | (641) 628-4268
cityofpella.com/190/Library

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Perry Public Library

1101 Willis Ave., Perry | (515) 465-3569
perry.lib.ia.us

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Pleasant Hill Public Library

5151 Maple Dr. #2, Pleasant Hill | (515) 266-7815
pleasanthilliowa.org/796/Library

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Polk City Community Library

1500 W. Broadway St., Polk City | (515) 984-6119
polkcityia.gov/library

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Urbandale Public Library

3520 86th St., Urbandale | (515) 278-3945
urbandalelibrary.org

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Waukee Public Library

950 Warrior Lane, Waukee | (515) 978-7944
waukeepubliclibrary.org

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West Des Moines Public Library

4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines | (515) 222-3400
wdmlibrary.org

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Winterset Public Library

123 N. 2nd St., Winterset | (515) 462-1731
wintersetlibrary.org

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For a complete list of public libraries in the state, visit the Iowa Library Directory, which includes community libraries, college/university libraries, medical libraries and more. The Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped also offers services for visually and physically challenged Iowans.

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