Visitors at the Central Library can now enjoy fresh fruit juices and smoothies at the Natural Thirst Juice Bar located in the South wing café space. Natural Thirst features a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables juices and smoothies—all organic and with no added sugar, artificial flavors, or colors. Seasonal fruits and vegetables will add to the flavor of exciting assortment of delicious natural drinks.
Bringing to Des Moines the flavor of natural drinks was a cherished dream of Smita Nishant who is inspired by the numerous fresh fruit bars in India that offered an unadulterated and delightful taste of fruits and vegetables. While most of the smoothies available at other places contain mainly ice and artificial flavors each ‘Natural Thirst smoothie’ is individually made to order with plenty of fresh fruit, organic honey, and very little ice. Non-fat yogurt or lactose-free soy milk smoothies are also available.
For a healthy and refreshing time for yourself or the entire family stop by today and check out the delicious drinks at Natural Thirst while you check out books at the Central library!
with our up-to-date features and selection at the Central Library! Opened on April 8, 2006, this location offers its patrons the largest selection of internet-capable computers in the Des Moines Public Library, in addition to wireless internet for laptops.
The library still remains a great place to find information as well with city directories that date as far back as 1866 and our vast Iowa Collection for famed authors.
For teens, the library offers an exciting number of events and clubs, such as monthly Animanga Club. Visit our Teen Center as well to use the area's computers and browse through our extensive teen graphic novel collection.
Find activities for a younger audience with our Children's Area on the first floor. This just for kids section features picture books, DVDs, computers, and various other media.
