What's Happening?

STARTING IN OCTOBER: The library will be open Mondays until 7:00 pm. This will be on a trial basis to see if the extended hours are beneficial to our patrons.

                       Library Update:

We are excited to release the plans for a library addition and remodel as we head into fundraising for this project!  The boards are available to view at the library.  Please stop in to take a look, ask questions and see what a great benefit to our community this is. 

 The current library opened in 1976, when Minnie Estle donated the funds in memory of her son Roy.  In 2001, a program room was added to the back using donations from the Doris Labor family, and many other community members and businesses.  Our children’s section was moved into the program room in 2008 to provide much needed space for the youth collection. 
 
With an addition and remodel we will:
*Gain a dedicated program room which will allow us to have programs on site.
*Have more room to space our bookcases at appropriate ADA compliant widths. 
*Provide a study room to the community for tutoring, studying, privacy for adults with laptops. 
*Have a dedicated teen area.
*Update our technology and access to outlets/charging stations. 
*Offer additional public computer access.
 
The library has not undergone any major changes since the addition in 2001.  We provide a great service to this community with everything we have to offer:  Books, magazines, audio books, movies, genealogy materials, newspapers, public access computers, free wifi, programming for all ages, faxing, copies, laminating and more…
 
Please help make these plans a reality by supporting the project, spreading the word and/or donating.  Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.  We will post updates as we have them. 
 
Shelly Cory
515-992-3185
scory@dallascenter.lib.ia.us

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Iowa Libraries provide free passes to Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Children’s Museum, Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, or the Science Center of Iowa Reserve your Adventure Pass by using a valid adult Library card and a valid photo ID. To reserve and use a pass, you must:

• Be a Library cardholder aged 18 and older with valid, non-expired cards in good standing may check out passes. Pass availability may be subject to residency requirements.
• Cardholder must present a valid photo ID and printed pass before admission into the organization is allowed.
• One pass to each venue may be reserved once every 365 days.
• Passes CANNOT be used for any other special member events
• Check open dates of venue before you reserve your pass.

Thank you to the Dallas Center Friends of the Library for sponsoring our Science Center and Brenton Skate Plaza pass that we are offering at this time.

Lit Wits are reading "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson.  We will meet to discuss on October 17 @ 7 p.m. 
If you are interested in participating, contact the library on how to get a copy of the book. 

This program is aimed to help kids learn about the importance of kindness - and not to fear doctor's visits.

All the Tools You Need to Succeed Right at Your Library:

Copying:
Black and White single sided  .10/page
Black and White double sided  .15/page
Color  .50/page

Faxing:
1.00/1st page;  .25/page after

Laminating:
1.00/sheet (up to 8.5 x 11 sheets)