Welcome to Next Month at Franklin! This is a newsletter for those who use the Franklin Avenue Library to make sure you know all the latest library events and updates happening at your neighborhood library. Here you will find updates about new additions, staff introductions, and featured programs for kids, teens, and adults happening at your library!
Independence Day Closure All DMPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, July 5.
Summer at the Franklin Avenue Library The Des Moines Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing! Kids work their way through our challenge program by reading for 20 minutes or completing various learning activities. Once the challenge is complete, turn in your worksheet and you'll get a small prize and be eligible for the big prizes in our end-of-summer drawing. The challenge goes through August 2, so there is still time to register and get started! Learn more