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Franklin Avenue Library

Name: Franklin Avenue Library
Address: 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, US

5000 Franklin Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

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515-283-4152

About Us:

The Franklin Avenue Library, on Des Moines’ west side, serves the needs, wants, and tastes of our patrons with a collection of over 100,000 items. Our many media formats include books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, and electronic resources, as well as over 40 Internet stations for easy online access. Let our knowledgeable staff help you find the items you are looking for, or recommend a title to try. Whether it’s information or entertainment that you seek, the Franklin Avenue Library wants to help satisfy your desires

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