Mon-Thur 10 AM to 8 PM, Fri - Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Access. Explore. Learn.
Mon-Thur 10 AM to 8 PM, Fri - Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Access. Explore. Learn.
These great resources are all available for free 24/7. Some will require your library card number or a password.
 | Books & Authors Lively reviews and recommendations make book selection fun. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Brainfuse Helps patrons to achieve their educational and career goals; job help, resume help, college skills can all be found on Brainfuse. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Chilton Library Authoritative automotive repair covers the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Credo Elite reference content with a one-stop exploratory search platform. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Foundation Directory Online Foundation Directory Online is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | General OneFile Millions of articles covering a full range of academic and general-interest topics. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Health & Wellness Alternative-focused newspapers, directories, videos, and references. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Kids InfoBits Appropriate K-5 content is presented in a pleasing visual interface. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
 | Transparent Languages Combining extensive courses and supplemental resources for over 100 languages, including English, Transparent Language Online is the most complete language-learning system. A tutorial on use can be found here. |
Use your library card number to download audio & Ebooks through Bridges, Iowa’s electronic library.
Federal Resources
State Resources
Federal Forms may be obtained at:
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Building
210 Walnut Street #447
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
State Forms may be obtained at:
Iowa Department of Revenue
Hoover State Office Building – #3000
1305 E Walnut St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
AARP Tax Aide Foundation
The AARP Tax Aide Foundation offers free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers – especially those 50 and older. There’s no fee and AARP membership is not required. They do not take reservations.
Find AARP Tax Aide Assistance sites in the Des Moines Metro Area
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Individuals and families with a combined income under $58,000 in one year qualify to receive free tax preparation. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free service offered through United Way of Central Iowa. The VITA sites will open January 22, 2019.
Learn more about the VITA program and its Central Iowa locations.