If you are a fan of the Des Moines Public Library, you know that you can find all sorts
of information via our web site. But serious fans of the library may also want to check out
the blogs written by some of our staff.

Random Acts of Information Blog »
Find fun tidbits of random information, written by reference librarian Margaret Jane Scott.

Local History Wiki »
Our librarians are some of the best experts around on the history of Des Moines and Iowa. This website-within-a-website highlights some of the famous events in Des Moines and Iowa history, and points you to books on Iowa history in our collection. Maintained by librarian assistant Joe Hyman.

Local History Blog »
Find information, photos, websites, and library resources related to Des Moines, Polk County, and Iowa. Written by librarian Marci Behm and library assistant Joe Hyman.

Government Docs Blog »
Your tax dollars are used for an amazing array of projects. Find timely information, valuable advice,
and more! Written by librarian Marci Behm.

Des Moines AViD Reader »
Want the inside scoop on author visits? Marketing Manager Jan Kaiser discusses upcoming
programs and events, including the popular AViD Author Series!