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The Des Moines Public Library [19] began as the Des Moines Library Association in 1866 in the basement of a Methodist church. Early on, the library was supported by contributions and public charity. It started with nearly 2,300 books and a few periodicals. In 1882, it was decided to turn the library over to the city to become a free public library.
The Des Moines Library Association was formed in 1866 in the basement of a Methodist church. It was supported through private contributions and public charity until 1882 when its services were taken over by the city of Des Moines because of precarious finances. In 1898, the city bought property on the Des Moines River for $35,000. [2]
The new central branch of the Des Moines Public Library, designed by renowned architect David Chipperfield of London, opened on April 8, 2006. The World Food Prize Foundation, which is based in Des Moines, completed adaptation and restoration of the former Des Moines Public Library building in October 2011.
Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register February 12, 2024 at 12:59 PM The 2024 Authors Visiting in Des Moines series will feature two of the world's most famous writers, James Patterson and Joyce ...
Ashlan Lippert, the Des Moines library's first social worker, aims to build a sense of community. She's among the Register's People to Watch in 2024.
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