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Provides full library access and services. 

Offers audio cassettes with books and music, video cassettes, books on CD, music CDs, DVDs, in-library use computer software, meeting rooms, study rooms, and a fax service.

Offers library services to the residents of Des Moines, including curbside pickup for requested books from the online catalog, with confirmation provided when items are ready for pickup. The library also provides notary services, access to meeting spaces for public or private gatherings, and on-site computers for public use.

Offers books, DVDs, and CDs for loan and public computer access.

Assists in the Library and Archives Research. Whether researching as an author, educator, student, reporter, curator, archeologist, preservationist, historian or genealogist, research materials are provided on microfilm, and books. Most books are browsable on the shelves. Patrons who are interested in accessing the State Archives and Special Collections or Library materials that are not on the open stacks are encouraged to make an appointment and advise staff two business days in advance about the materials they would like to research. Below are the two research locations.

State Historical Building
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-6200

Centennial Building
402 Iowa Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 335-3926

Offers library services for residents of Arthur City. Services include a catalog of books and A/V materials (including DVDs, music CDs, and audio books) available to the public. Also provides free access to the internet (wireless), computer labs, meeting and study rooms, and other programs.

Provides access to materials, including print, electronic, streaming, and downloadable items. Materials are available for circulation and in-house reference use.

Library services. Additional services include:

-- Proctoring

-- Notary

-- Faxing

-- Laminating

-- Job application help

-- Storytimes (including bilingual storytimes)

-- Tech help

Early education and family support program free to all families with children prenatal to kindergarten entry. Parent educators provide home visits, developmental screenings, and resource and referral for early childhood resources in Harrison County. GetTogether meetings offered 12 or more times a year.

Bright Beginnings program for Harrison County families prenatally and with children under the age of three.

Child passenger safety program provides seat checks and education regarding car seats.

Diaper Bank, "No Child Wet Behind", for Harrison County families only.

Book and toy lending library for registered child care providers and early elementary teachers.

Provides full library access and services. CDs, movies, and video games may also be available in addition to traditional print reference materials. Some materials may be accessed online using your library card. 

The following additional services may be available:

- Computers for Internet access and word processing
- Reference service and interlibrary loan
- FAX and photocopy services
- State and federal tax forms
- Meeting room available for community non-profit groups

Offers library services to the residents of Johnston. Books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and digital resources are available with a library card. The library also provides computers, WiFi, printing, meeting rooms, study spaces, tech assistance, notary service, programs, and home delivery for qualifying residents.