Adventure Pass Changes in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available 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 make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience. 

Big Book Sale

Program Type:

Book Sales

Age Group:

All Ages
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Event Details

The Big Book Sale is back! Stop by Central Library's meeting rooms, May 8-13, to stock up on books, CDs, DVDs, and more. The inventory includes withdrawn library items, and donations from the community. Get everything for a steal at rock bottom prices. Need to pick up some books to read on the beach or by the lake? We've got those! Need an audiobook on CD for your road trip? We've got those, too! 

All sales are final, and proceeds help support programming, and other initiatives at the library.

Open Hours

Weekdays: 9 AM-5 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM

Sunday: 12-4 PM