Library Services

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Location

Book Club Sets

Book Club Sets on bookcases in the library

Multiple copies of books are available for book clubs to check out. Search the catalog.

Books in Baskets

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A monthly basket of books delivered to preschool and childcare providers. Email Grace at gmorrison@grinnelliowa.gov for more information.

Class Visits

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Classes can come in for 30-minute library tours and information sessions with at least 30-days advance notice via this form.

Computers & Wi-Fi

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Computers

Sign into desktop computers with a library card or guest pass. Computers use a Linux operating system and connect to the internet. 

Wi-Fi

Public wi-fi is available extending into the library parking lot. To connect to the public wi-fi follow these steps:

Display Spaces

Wooden display cases filled at the library

Display cases available for the public display of government, civic, cultural exhibits, or educational materials. Submit a request via form.

Iowa Adventure Pass

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Use your library card to get a free pass to the Blank Park Zoo or Science Center of Des Moines. Book a pass.

Meeting Rooms

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Meeting rooms are available during library hours for free educational, informational, or cultural meetings open to the public. Fundraising, sales, soliciting, or charging fees/donations is not permitted.

Notary

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Free public notary services available.

Print, Copy, Scan, & Fax

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The library offers print, copy, and fax services for a fee (cash or check only). Scanning is available at no charge.

Print

From a Mobile Device

Recommended Reads

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Teens can get personalized book recommendations. Make a request.

Reference Questions

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Our librarians are happy to answer general questions via this form.

Request an Item

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If we don't have what you're looking for, fill out the Item Request Form. We may be able to borrow the item from another library or even purchase it.

StoryWalk @ Arbor Lake

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The StoryWalk® at Arbor Lake is a way for kids and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors. The story is installed along the paved east walking path at Arbor Lake beginning at the parking lot at Washington Avenue.

Virtual Authors

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Library Speakers Consortium showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.