Clive Public Library
🏢 City of Clive · Clive, Iowa
Clive Public Library
Open seven days a week in the heart of suburban Des Moines, the Clive Public Library serves Polk County residents with an art gallery, notary service, Adventure Passes to Iowa's parks and attractions, and a second neighborhood branch at the Harbach Center.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1900 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 453-2221
Website: cityofclive.com
Plus Code: 86H8J65G+Q2 (Clive, IA)
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📖 About Clive Public Library
The Clive Public Library is a city department of Clive, Iowa — a western suburb of Des Moines in Polk County — located at 1900 NW 114th Street. The library is open every day of the week, with extended hours Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon service from 1 to 5 p.m. A second location, the Harbach Public Library at 8505 Harbach Blvd, opened inside the Harbach Center in 2022, expanding library access to the southern part of the city. The main library features a rotating Clive Art Gallery showcasing local and regional artists, a notary public available to cardholders, and test proctoring for students and job seekers. Digital resources include Bridges/Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for instant no-waitlist streaming, and Iowa Adventure Passes for free or discounted entry to museums, zoos, gardens and other attractions statewide.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons and weeknight hours until 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday
- Clive Art Gallery with rotating exhibitions by local and regional artists
- Iowa Adventure Passes for free or discounted admission to museums, zoos and nature centers statewide
- Notary public and test proctoring services available to cardholders
- Second neighborhood branch at the Harbach Center (8505 Harbach Blvd), opened 2022
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Clive cardholders get free access to Iowa's statewide digital library and more:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Clive and rural Polk County residents
- Notary public service
- Test proctoring by appointment
- Curbside pickup during library hours
- Public computers, printing, copying and Wi-Fi
- Study room reservations
- Interlibrary loan through the SILO statewide network
- Iowa Adventure Passes for attractions statewide
🎸 Programs
- Book clubs for adults
- Children's and family programming
- Summer reading program
- Community programs via ActivityReg registration
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Des Moines Metro
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa Adventure Pass, and how does it work at Clive Public Library?
Iowa Adventure Passes give Clive library cardholders free or discounted admission to participating museums, zoos, gardens and nature centers across Iowa. Passes are managed through iowaadventurepass.org — check the Clive Public Library website or ask staff for the current list of participating attractions and how to reserve a pass.
Does the Clive Public Library offer notary services?
Yes. A notary public is available at the Clive Public Library main branch (1900 NW 114th St). No fee is charged for notarization for library cardholders. Contact the library at (515) 453-2221 to confirm availability before your visit.
Is the Harbach Public Library the same as the Clive Public Library?
The Harbach Public Library (8505 Harbach Blvd) is a neighborhood branch of the Clive Public Library system, opened in 2022 inside the Harbach Center. It has its own hours (shorter than the main branch) but shares the same catalog, library card and digital resources. Both locations are operated by the City of Clive.
What digital borrowing options are available with a Clive library card?
Clive cardholders have access to Bridges (Iowa's statewide eBook and audiobook consortium via the Libby app) and hoopla (instant streaming of movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks and comics with no waitlists). Both are free with a valid Clive Public Library card and work on phones, tablets and computers.
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