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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]
In 1872 she created the library's first printed catalog of its 14,500 volume collection. [1] During her time in this role, she systematized and enlarged the collections of the State Library. [2] In 1878 she became the city librarian for Des Moines. [1]
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 ...
The Iowa Author Awards dinner will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, 101 E. Locust St. Tickets, which cost $200, can be purchased at the Des ...
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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