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The Receipt, 2018
Library staff member Erika Thomson (left) poses for a photo with a very long receipt worn like a scarf. Library staff member Ann LeMaster (right) is behind Erika with a big grin.
The Real Elizabeth book face, 2014
Missy Schwebach holds the book "The Real Elizabeth" by Andrew Marr in front of her face to create the illusion that the head from the book cover is her own.
The Nadas sign autographs, 2012
Mike Butterworth of The Nadas, signs autographs after a concert at JPL.
The Nadas perform, 2012
Summer reading 2012 is kicked off with a concert from Des Moines band The Nadas.
The Dog (and cat, and rabbit) days of summer, 1996
Newspaper article and photograph describing the pet show that was held at the library on June 20, 1996. The photograph is of two boys and a dog.
The commons, 2015
A northward view of the commons features a counter, bookcases, hanging leaf artwork, and sets of tables and chairs.
The "Happy Holidays Man," 2016
A mannequin dressed for the holidays takes a break on a library sofa.
Testing the strength of a cockroach, 2016
A cockroach's strength is tested in the Insect Zoo Bug Olympics.
Tents at the Bluegrass Festival, 2005
Some of the people attending the Bluegrass Festival keep out of the sun under tents while they listen to the music.
Temporary self-check station, 2020
An extra self-check station was set up for patrons to use during the pre-closing phase of the library's COVID-19 response. The self-check station was located to the south of the indoor book return. It was in use March 16-18, 2020.