Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library

The Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library is a 501(c) (3) organization that supports programs and activities at the Franklin Avenue Library branch through direct financial contributions and volunteerism. 

Community Fridge

The Franklin Community Fridge is located inside the east entrance of Franklin Avenue Library, 5000 Franklin Avenue. It is open to the public (for donations and pickups) Monday through Saturday during the library's open hours. 

How to help

Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library

2025 Membership Meetings*

Winter: Saturday, January 18 11:30am 

Spring: Saturday, April 19

Summer: Saturday, July 19

Fall: Saturday, October 18

* Meetings will begin at 11 a.m. in the Franklin Library Meeting Room unless otherwise noted. 

RFQ – Franklin Avenue Library Public Art Project

The Franklin Avenue Library, Des Moines Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library, and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation seek artists / artist teams living and working in Polk County, Iowa to create an engaged and/or suspended sculptural installation for an interior site at the Franklin Avenue Library, located at 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, next to the Waveland Trail.

For more details or application information view/download the RFQ detailed request.

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