Des Moines Public Library Forest Avenue Calming Room
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Des Moines
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
The Des Moines Public Library's Forest Avenue branch offers a Calming Room, a drop-in sensory interactive space for youth.
The Des Moines Public Library operates the Forest Avenue Calming Room, a sensory drop-in space at its Forest Avenue branch.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Youth; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12
- Season
- Year-round during posted drop-in hours
- Cost
- Library programs are free; confirm current drop-in hours and the caregiver requirement.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Drop-in hours can change. Families should confirm current Calming Room hours with the library before visiting.
Programs and offerings
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Forest Avenue Calming Room
Drop-in sensory calming room hours, what it includes, the caregiver requirement, and visit planning.
- Ages
- Youth; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12
- Season
- Year-round during posted drop-in hours
- Schedule
- Check the Des Moines Public Library for current Forest Avenue Calming Room drop-in hours at the Forest Avenue branch.
- Cost
- Library programs are free; confirm current drop-in hours and the caregiver requirement.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Des Moines Public Library's Forest Avenue branch offers the Forest Avenue Calming Room, a sensory interactive experience offered as an unsupervised drop-in program for youth, with children under 10 accompanied by a caregiver over 12.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Forest Avenue Calming Room
The Des Moines Public Library's Forest Avenue branch offers the Forest Avenue Calming Room, a sensory interactive experience offered as an unsupervised drop-in program for youth, with children under 10 accompanied by a caregiver over 12.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names the Forest Avenue Calming Room, a sensory interactive experience, an unsupervised drop-in program for youth, and a caregiver requirement for children under 10.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about current drop-in hours, what the calming room includes, the caregiver requirement, and quieter times to visit.
What we checked
What we found: The Des Moines Public Library's Forest Avenue branch offers the Forest Avenue Calming Room, a sensory interactive experience offered as an unsupervised drop-in program for youth, with children under 10 accompanied by a caregiver over 12.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceForest Avenue Calming Room - Des Moines Public Library
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Des Moines Public Library Forest Avenue Calming Room reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Des Moines Public Library?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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