A collection of articles and materials produced for or about the new Central Library in the Des Moines Public Library system, which opened on April 8, 2006. Includes pre- and post-opening day articles from the Des Moines Register, the Business record, and other publications.

A collection of papers, clippings and memoranda documenting the restoration of the Main Library building, Public Library of Des Moines.

Second presentation by David Chipperfield to the Foundation concerning his concept of the new downtown library building.

A collection of photos on disc of the Central Library of the Des Moines Public Library, photographed by a member of the staff of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., during a tour of the building in January of 2006.