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The Library implemented a new service where patrons could pick up their own Holds and either check them out at a self-check station or take them to the Circulation Desk for assistance. The self-service Holds area is just inside the main entrance on…

Library staff gathered holds for curbside pickup service during Phase 1 of the re-opening plan. The Library was closed March 19 through May 17th. Patrons could begin returning materials in the book drops effective May 18th. Phase 2 began June 2nd…

A hockey player poses for a photo with some children at JPL. Photo taken from the Des Moines Register.

A historical black and white image on a projector screen shows people gathered around a table outside of a tent. The quote "We don’t meet if we don’t eat!" accompanies the image on the screen.

Small scraps and pieces of trash are found when furniture is moved for re-carpeting the Youth Services workroom.

Teens engage in a Heroes versus Villains marshmallow battle.

Various herbs are planted in front of the library for anyone to use. A label reads "FREE - PICK WHAT YOU NEED."

Members of the Indian community decorate the hands of attendees with henna during the "Our Stories: Celebrate Diwali with the Indian Community" program.

Jim Cruise, the "Spoonman," has a few helpers with his musical comedy show.

Adriana Zonnefeld helps with sign-ups for the teen summer reading programs.