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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]
Des Moines Illustrated Souvenir, Des Moines: Iowa Historical Illustrative Co., 1896, OL 23294047M; Published in the 20th century. Des Moines Directory. R.L. Polk & Co. 1903, 1917, 1920, 1921; Annual Report of the City of Des Moines, Des Moines City Council 1908-The Des Moines Plan of City Government, Des Moines: City Council, 1908, OL 14003588M
The former Des Moines Public Library main branch, now the home of the World Food Prize. Locations: Six in Des Moines. Founded: 1866. What we do: Iowa’s largest public library system.
The Des Moines Public Library Foundation will honor three Iowans at the 2024 Iowa Author Awards in October. The event, which is the foundation’s annual fundraiser, celebrates and honors authors ...
The structures within the district were built between 1900 and 1938. [2] The contributing properties include six public buildings and seven structures. The six buildings include the Armory and World War Memorial Building, the former Public Library of Des Moines, the former Post Office, Municipal Building, Municipal Court Building, and the U.S. Court House.
Lippert is the first social worker on staff at the public library, and her work with the city's most vulnerable population has landed her among the Des Moines Register's People to Watch in 2024.
Elaine Rose Graham Estes (born November 24, 1931 [1] [2]) is an American retired librarian who was the Des Moines Public Library director and the first African American to have that title. Her attempt to live in the then-unintegrated Drake University dormitories led to her and two others being credited for integrating the dormitories.