Public Library of Des Moines
Public Library of Des Moines, Public library in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Des Moines Public Library consists of six locations throughout the city, offering a collection of over 552,000 items to residents.
Founded in 1866 in a Methodist church basement, the library transformed into a free public institution in 1882 through community support.
The Authors Visiting in Des Moines program connects readers with published writers through presentations and discussions since its inception in 2001.
The Central Library provides research services, computer access, meeting rooms, study spaces, and a technical innovation lab established in 2021.
The current Central Library building, designed by architect David Chipperfield, features a modern architectural design that opened in 2006.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.58750,-93.61861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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311 m
Principal Riverwalk
320 m
HUB Tower
514 m
Des Moines City Hall
279 m
Plaza Building
278 m
Polk County Courthouse
482 m
Civic Center Historic District
546 m
Des Moines Building
515 m
United States Post Office
93 m
United States Courthouse
283 m
Fleming Building
553 m
Flynn-Griffin Building
616 m
Court Avenue Bridge
207 m
Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building
505 m
Hawkeye Insurance Company Building
338 m
Financial Center
592 m
Youngerman Block
317 m
Earle & LeBosquet Block
403 m
Iowa Commission for the Blind Building
380 m
Science Center of Iowa
561 m
Rumely–Des Moines Drug Company Building
565 m
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
31 m
Des Moines Civic Center
159 m
Rotary Riverwalk Park
531 m
Locust Street Bridge
129 m
Principal Riverwalk
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