North Side Library — Attraction in Des Moines

Very busy, for a Library, on any day but as I think it, Mondays on generally busy. Plenty of salt was heard under my feet. My friend inside, explained that walking near the building was best for the little dog we had in tote. The property had little trash too. VERY CLEAN. There was a small tree cutter on the property next door. Also, there was busy people will vehicle hoods up. Saw a couple of young kids, paired with what I assumed was their completed homework. A middle aged and older single came out a few moments apart. BUSY PLACE. As a single middle age man walking a small hairless coat dog in need of his jacket. Choke collar was off, jacket in the vehicle, and we were waiting for the photocopying to end. As the whimpering started, no salt on our feet, it was time to stuff the envelopes. Easy in and out....

Libraries are great places to find readingaterials for all ages, engage in fun activities for kids, or even just use their free services (computer access, classes and workshops, etc)

The Des Moines libraries are all very good, each with their own unique setup, but with a shared system for finding and reserving books and using their systems.

I highly recommend the...

The kids love the scavenger hunts and have even started looking on their own instead of just asking where the items are, dont get me wrong they still ask but the 1st time the librarian basically walked with them and pointed out the items and now they go look and only ask if they have looked EVERYWHERE! (AND IT IS NOT HERE!...