32,647
53,735
1.16
289
7,181
208,966
65
programming
Library Programming Outreach Programming
Ages 0-5: 576 programs, 16,234 attendance
Ages 6-11: 414 programs, 9,547 attendance
Teens: 169 programs, 1,580 attendance
Adults: 634 programs, 8,519 attendance
All Ages: 208 programs, 10,973 attendance
Ages 0-5: 499 programs, 29,675 attendance
Ages 6-11: 764 programs, 28,351 attendance
Teens: 10 programs, 518 attendance
Adults: 48 programs, 690 attendance
All Ages: 78 programs, 18,183 attendance
outreach
152 circulation of deposit collections
47,641
14,493 deposit collection accounts
DMPL Board of Trustees
T he Librar y Board of Trustees is comprised of five central Iowans who volunteer their personal time. Members are appointed by the Mayor of Des Moines and approved by the City Council. The autonomous board meets monthly to set policies and guide the librar y ’s administration.
FY25 Trustees:
Tim Hickman , President
Isobel Osius , Vice President
Jessica Cezar , Secretar y Kimberley Strope-Boggus
Drew Kelso
free books distributed by outreach team
Library Administration
As of June 30, 2025
Susan A . Woody
Jon Hobbs
Jennifer Tormey
Aaron Gernes
Ashley Molzen
Katherine Young , Central Librar y Manager
Marli Je erson , Forest Avenue Librar y Manager
Nikki Hay ter , Franklin Avenue Librar y Super visor
Michelle Abrahamson , North Side Librar y Manager
Brooke Santillan , South Side Librar y Manager
Rhonda Frever t Jon Choda , Director , Deputy Director , Technical Ser vices Super visor , Marketing & Communications Super visor , Community Engagement Manager , Central Librar y Super visor
Alicia Mangin , East Side Librar y Manager , Building Maintenance Super visor
