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Photos from the 2019 Shred Day when community members may bring their personal papers to be shredded at no cost. Included in the pictures are library staff members Eric Melton, Elizabeth Stevens, and Lori French.

A child stands beside the red cups she stacked during the childcare program that accompanies the ESL classes.

Photos of the volunteers for "Let's Talk."

The Library provides programming for children while their parents attend ESL classes. A volunteer reads to the children, provides a snack, and gives them structured play time.

Photos of the workers building the Whisper Room in the southeast alcove where the Reference collection and the copier were originally located.

John Rapson, was inspired by New Yorker article, "Citizen Khan" by Kathryn Schulz. The story tells of Zarif Khan, who as a teenager left his home near the Khyber Pass in Afghanistan and eventually settled in the Wyoming town of Sheldon in 1907. Khan…

Photos of the Whisper Room area before it was created. The Recently Returned books were moved to the New Arrivals Area.

The Library provides programming for children while their parents attend ESL classes. A volunteer reads to the children, provides a snack, and gives them structured play time.

Andrea Metzler, owner of Art Terrarium, brought a little color to a cold January winter. A full house learned tips for keeping houseplants alive, healthy and thriving.

The DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council) Mobile Pantry begins providing free food to individuals and families from the Library parking lot. The pantry will visit the library twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoons.