Adventure Pass temporarily shut down in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Iowa Adventure Pass program will temporarily shut down in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can still make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. The service will return at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Weather update for 12/14/2024

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be open normal hours Saturday, December 14, and all locations will serve as emergency warming shelters during open hours. 

Beat the Winter Blues with ARLs TheraPets!

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Play & Learn

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details

Join us for a heartwarming and creative evening at the library! The Animal Rescue League (ARL) is bringing their delightful TheraPets to help lift your spirits and provide some much-needed furry companionship. Alongside these adorable therapy animals, we'll have a couple crafting stations where you can express your creativity and create winter-themed crafts to beat the winter blues.