Des Moines Public Library
The Des Moines Public Library is the public library system for the city of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is the largest public library system in the state of Iowa, with a collection of 552,576 items housed at six locations.- Opening hours:
Monday—Thursday: 9:00 AM—8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM—6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM—5:00 PM - Type: Library
- Description: Library system in Iowa, U.S.
- Also known as: “Des Moines Central Public Library”
- Address: 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Western Gateway Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Western Gateway Park
Park
Western Gateway Park is an urban park located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Opened in 2006, the park has served as the host to political rallies, the Des Moines Arts Festival, the 80/35 Music Festival, and various athletic events and festivals. Western Gateway Park is situated 790 feet west of Des Moines Public Library.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
Photo: Dsmspence, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a 4.4-acre park within Western Gateway Park in Des Moines, Iowa. It opened in 2009 with 24 sculptures, with four more acquired later.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hotel
The Hotel Fort Des Moines is a historic building in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Hotel Fort Des Moines is situated 720 feet southeast of Des Moines Public Library.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Downtown Des Moines and Des Moines.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
Photo: BarbaraLN, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Downtown Des Moines is the central business district of Des Moines, Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Downtown Des Moines is defined by the City of Des Moines as located between the Des Moines River to the east, the Raccoon River to the south, Center Street to the north, and 18th and 15th Streets to the west.
Des Moines
Photo: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months.
Sherman Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Des Moines. Single-family houses were constructed beginning around 1880 and multi-family dwellings were built between 1900 and 1920.
Des Moines Public Library
- Categories: public library, building, public building, and education
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.58613° or 41° 35′ 10″ northLongitude
-93.6312° or 93° 37′ 52″ westOpen location code
86H8H9P9+FGOpenStreetMap ID
way 46114198OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryOpenStreetMap feature
building=civicWikidata ID
Q5263523
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In Other Languages
“Des Moines Public Library” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “得梅因公共图书馆”
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Highlights include Temple Chess & Poetry Garden and Temple Theater.
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