For extended service before, during, or after the hours listed above, you may use Answer Line (800-462-9600) or TeleCirc (800-945-2452).

Directions:

The library is located on the corner of South 216th Street and 11th Avenue South, next to Des Moines City Hall and across the street from Wesley Homes Retirement Center.

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I-5 Northbound: Take Exit 149B, and head west on Highway 516 (Kent-Des Moines Road). Turn right on Pacific Highway S (Highway 99). At the next major intersection, turn left on 216th Street. After going down the hill, turn left on 11th Avenue.

I-5 Southbound:
Take Exit 151. At the stop sign, go straight ahead on 200th Street. At the next major intersection, turn left on International Boulevard (Highway 99/Pacific Highway S). At the third stoplight, turn right on 216th Street. After going down the hill, turn left on 11th Avenue.

From Burien:
Head south on First Avenue, which becomes Marine View Drive. At the first four-way intersection with lights, turn left on 7th Place South, which becomes 216th Street. At the top of the small hill, turn right on 11th Avenue.

Bus Routes:
Metro Route 166 stops immediately outside the Des Moines Library on South 216th Street. There also are two other Metro bus routes that come close to the library.  Route 130 C comes the closest to the library.  When Route 130 is on its “C” route, it serves Wesley Gardens and Wesley Terrace, which is across the street from the library.  Route 132 has a stop across the street from the QFC in Des Moines, which is about 1/4 of a mile from the library.

For bus times, call Metro's Rider Information line at 206-553-3000 or 800-542-7876 or visit their Web site.

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Last Updated: March 10, 2008