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2. Des Moines Public Library - Wikipedia

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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.

3. Iowa libraries are being forced to stop Adventure Passes, but ...

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   The Des Moines Public Library and libraries across the state will discontinue the Iowa Adventure Pass in 2025. The service, which offers free admission to local entertainment such as museums or ...

4. These 3 Iowans will be honored by the Des Moines Public ...

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   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 ...

5. James Patterson, Joyce Carol Oates set to visit Des Moines ...

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   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 ...

6. Elaine Estes - Wikipedia

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   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.

7. Des Moines, Iowa - Wikipedia

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   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.

8. Des Moines library's first social worker is helping make it a ...

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   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.

9. Public Library of Des Moines - Wikipedia

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